Historical clue formulations

• Blanched — 2026-03-21
• Wasn't even close, as in comparison — 2026-01-14
• Lightened up? — 2023-10-27
• Turned white — 2022-01-17
• Turned white — 2020-06-01
• Went white — 2019-05-19
• Grew ashen — 2018-03-05
• Blanched — 2015-12-08
• Reacted to a shock, maybe — 2014-11-23
• Turned white — 2012-12-25
• Looked bad in comparison — 2012-12-09
• Went white — 2007-09-05
• Showed fright — 2007-07-25
• Went white — 2007-06-14
• Went white — 2006-07-05
• Didn't measure up — 2006-05-11
• Went white — 2000-05-30
• Lost color — 2000-05-09
• Showed fright, in a way — 1998-08-30
• Turned white — 1997-11-10
• Grew ashen — 1994-05-23
• Blanched — 1994-02-19