A Tale of Two A's
American Publications
Hall of Almost
American Battles
Clique of Clichés
200

This American favorite features romaine, tomato, onion, bacon, chicken, cheese, hard-boiled egg, and a ranch or ranch-adjacent dressing

What is cobb salad

200

This tabloid began in 1801 from a disgruntled Alexander Hamilton

What is The New York Post

200

This industry kingpin, a titan and founder of the genre and now all-around celebrity with his own bowl game is yet to be inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame

Who is Snoop Dogg

200

This two-month long amphibious battle featured the largest naval engagement in history, as the United States liberated the Phillipines and pushed Imperial Japan further backward

What is the Battle of Leyte

200

This is a cliché you'd use if you intended to play to your strengths with the second amendment in mind

What is "stick(ing) to my guns"

400

He's a beloved bald-headed NBA Hall-of-Famer and commentator with a history of boards, no rings, and a distinct Alabaman accent

Who is Charles Barkley

400

This CEO and billionaire investor acquired both The Omaha Sun and The Omaha World Herald through his real estate giant, Berkshire Hathaway

Who is Warren Buffett

400

He was one of the best two-way players in MLB history and one of the foremost Atlanta Braves, joining an elite company by winning 10 gold gloves

Who is Andruw Jones

400

Despite featuring both Grant and Lee and being one of the largest battles in the entire Civil War, this engagement ended inconclusively when Grant disengaged to continue his Overland Campaign

What is the Battle of the Wilderness

400

You'll find Satan either in the woodwork or the fine print, if this one's to be believed

What is "The devil's in the details"

600

This fictional fruit has portrayed both Mordecai and Jesse, but he's best known for his pivotal role in not doing anything

Who is Pa Grape

600

This is Boston's foremost publication, #6 in the United States

What is The Boston Globe

600

He was a premier running back of 2000s and is considered the best in Seahawks history, narrowly beating Larry Fitzgerald as the first cover athlete featured in both an NCAA and Madden football games

Who is Shaun Alexander

600

News of peace between the States and Britain didn't reach Andrew Jackson in time, leading him to rout the King's troops in this final battle during the War of 1812, which made him a national celebrity

What is the Battle of New Orleans

600

This situation, which a fugitive finds his or herself in, is not a reference to Odysseus' escape from the cave of Polyphemus - or else it would include a silent "b"

What is "on the lam"

800

This was the cry that terrified the Mexican Army on the banks of the San Jacinto as they folded in the face of 900 angry Texans

What is "Remember the Alamo"

800

Despite being younger than its competitors by nearly a century, this print and broadcast journalism company is the #4 news publication in the country

What is USA Today

800

Despite being short for a center and an offensive liability, this Pistons great padded his case for Hall-of-Fame induction with an NBA Championship and a record 4 Defensive Player of the Year Awards.

Who is Ben Wallace

800

The Mexican siege against Fort Texas led to this battle, the first in the Mexican American War, when the United States army arrived to relieve the surrounded fort

What is the Battle of Palo Alto

800

Per Bob Dylan, there's very little appeal to being on your own, with no direction home: a complete unknown. The sole pro is that you don't gather any of this

What is moss

1000

This is an editorial expression of grief or pity which almost always follows a conjunction

What is "alas"

1000

This newspaper began in Motor City circa 1831, pioneering an uncommon name in reference to its First Amendment rights

What is The Detroit Free Press

1000

He was one of the first shutdown cornerbacks in NFL history, anchoring the elite Raiders defense of the late 70s and early 80s, and is now considered the best defensive player yet to make the Hall of Fame

Who is Lester Hayes

1000

This month-long slog marked the first change in the early stages of the Korean War, when General MacArthur decisively stopped and then drove backward the encircling Korean People's Army

What is the Battle of Pusan Perimeter

1000

You'd live out the literal meaning of this cliché if you made a friendly wager with the local Krispy Kreme

What is "Betting dollars to donuts"