Historical clue formulations

• Hit ___ spot — 2014-09-23
• "That's ___ subject" — 2010-12-16
• Stick out like ___ thumb — 2010-08-30
• "That's ___ subject" — 2003-07-12
• Stick out like ___ thumb — 2002-02-26
• "That's ___ subject" — 2000-03-24
• Hit ___ spot — 1999-06-25
• Stick out like ___ thumb — 1996-09-02
• Stick out like _____ thumb — 1994-12-20