THE CHINESE ZODIAC
'It's the animal for 2003, 2003, 2003, 2003, 2003 (sorry, it got cloned)' [2003-05-12]
sheep
'Lewis & Clark had to resort to this, carrying boats overland' [2011-03-18]
portage
'The Impressionists exhibited their paintings for the first time' [2007-10-23]
the 19th century
'In 1540 Pope Paul III approved this religious order begun by Ignatius Loyola' [2010-12-24]
the Jesuits
'"Baby, you're the greatest"' [2007-06-20]
Jackie Gleason or Ralph Kramden
'You'll probably find the other 11 animals all taste like this one for 2005' [2003-05-12]
chicken
'This large iron grating covered the entrance to many medieval castles' [2011-03-18]
the portcullis
'The Normans conquer England' [2010-02-05]
the 11th Century
'It can refer to the birth of Christ, his second coming or the 4 Sundays before Christmas' [1999-06-04]
Advent
'"Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?"' [2007-06-20]
Gary Coleman
'Whippet, whippet good, 2006 is the year of this' [2003-05-12]
dog
'1921 saw the creation of this organization for which a Manhattan bus terminal is named' [2011-03-18]
the Port Authority
'Texas declares its independence as a republic' [2010-02-05]
the 19th Century
'On his visit to this city on January 22, 1999 John Paul II toured around in his "Papabus"' [1999-06-04]
Mexico City
'"Heeere's Johnny!"' [2007-06-20]
Ed McMahon
'2013 is the year of this animal that can coil' [2003-05-12]
snake
'The range of your investments, or a thin case to hold drawings' [2011-03-18]
a portfolio
'Marie Antoinette lives & dies' [2010-02-05]
the 18th Century
'You can assume correctly it is this person's assumption that is celebrated each August 15' [1999-06-04]
Virgin Mary
'"I'm not a crook"' [2007-06-20]
Nixon
'As 2004 will be the year of this, maybe the Angels will rally & win the Series again' [2003-05-12]
monkey
'From the Latin for "gate", it's a columned entranceway' [2011-03-18]
a portico
'The Pilgrims arrive in Massachusetts' [2004-11-12]
the 17th century
'According to tradition, Dismas & Gestas were the names of the 2 who died with Jesus on this hill' [2000-03-16]
Calvary
'"You're fired"' [2007-06-20]
(Donald) Trump