publication date: Thursday, May 8, 2014 (part of Spring 2014)

category: Military

clue: From his home city of Buffalo, he heard the Call of Duty and eventually became the most decorated soldier in World War II.

explanation: The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Urban as WWII's most decorated veteran. The phrase "home city" was a play on Urban's last name. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein

The Game Masters: These ten celebrities would be instant masters at certain games if they ever got to play, judging from their previous life experience. The first week of this theme features celebrities who would dominate at modern board and card games, and the second week switches to modern video games.

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