The First and the Last
This is term for the fear of spiders
What is arachnophobia
"Me" is an objective singular pronoun of this linguistic form
What is first person
This former Maryland governor, previously embroiled in controversy and resigned, was notably not the one to succeed President Nixon when he too resigned
Who is Spiro Agnew
Stick with it and batter up -- this fried favorite with a uniquely American center made its debut at the 1942 Texas state fair
What is a corn dog
If you thought the 24 hours at Le Mans was long, this competition started in 1957 and ended in 1969
What is the Space Race
This is the football term for a backwards pass
What is a lateral
This is a term describing an EMT who provides immediate assistance in a crisis area
What is a first responder
In a 1998 floor speech, Robert Livingston stunned colleagues by announcing he would not succeed Newt Gingrich in this job
What is Speaker of the House
This famous Mexican fritter is long, twisted, and caked in cinnamon
What is a churro
District attorneys who make a show of being tough on crime are often accused of trying to play this role
What is top cop
It's the second part of man's scientific name, denoting his possession of wisdom
What is "sapiens"
This covers "The right of the people... to petition the government for a redress of grievances."
What is the First Amendment
In 1978, Giovanni Benneli was said to be a favorite -- twice -- to be the successor in this job but did not have the votes
What is pope
Shrimp and vegetables are popular fillings for this battered and deep-fried Japanese dish
What is tempura
This is a tall tale told at dinner or a family meal
What is a table fable
This is the undifferentiated body of a fungus - the tubular, root-like network which absorbs nutrients from the decomposing environment
What is mycelium
"Primus Inter Pares" is Latin for this, the member of a power-sharing group with a little more juice than the rest
What is First Among Equals
Joice Mujuru was set to succeed Robert Mugabe as leader of this African nation but got dismissed as Vice President in 2014
What is Zimbabwe
Aw Cher, Acadians graced Louisiana with this sugar-covered fried treat which takes its name from the French word for "fritter"
What is beignet
What you might call an unnaturally tall and skinny Northeasterner, especially if they're a New Yorker
What is a lanky yankee
This is Raz al Ghul's alias in Batman Begins, a singular name he used when he first encountered an imprisoned Bruce Wayne
What is Ducard
The leader of Poland from 1956 to 1970, Wladyslaw Gomulka held this Communist Party title
What is First Secretary
In 2004 the line of succession changed in this country when King Abdullah II dubbed his half-brother Hamzah ex-heir apparent
What is Jordan
This ovoid appetizer with a nationality in its name is enclosed in sausage and breadcrumbs
What Scotch Egg
Joining two metal surfaces? You'll always want to opt for the filler metal with a higher temperature - otherwise known as this
What is the hotter solder