This nickname for North Carolina likely goes back to a product since Colonial times that stuck to the feet of workers

It's a Giant Panda's favorite food.

To tint & to perish

The FBI introduced this compendium in 1950 to publicize dangerous fugitives in the United States

(Bill Cowher presents the clue.) After winning a record 9 AFC titles, in 2021, this ageless marvel threw for three touchdowns to win his first NFC championship, leading Tampa Bay into the Super Bowl

For South Carolina, the state bird is the Carolina wren; for North Carolina, it's the northern this

Mattresses for dairy cows come in rubber, foam, fabric & even this type that supports the animal's weight with hydraulic pressure

A mineral and a paddle

One of the two books that list the Ten Commandments

(Phil Simms presents the clue.) The Colts trailed the Patriots 21-3 in the 2006 AFC title game, before this quarterback took over, leading Indianapolis to four second-half touchdowns in a seesaw 38-34 victory

These colorful mountains of the Appalachians pass through both North & South Carolina & several other states as well

On Madagascar, these primates use a toxic secretion from millipedes as an insect repellent & is thought to get high

A good source of protein & a track gathering

This actress played the perfect 10 in the movie of that title

(Nate Burleson presents the clue.) In Snowy Soldier Field in January 1986, this team naturally allowed zero points to the Rams as they won the NFC crown with linebacker Wilber Marshall one of the defensive heroes

It's about 200 miles between these 2 capital cities of the Carolinas

Hippos & hogs are among the many animals who do this, roll in mud or liquid to soothe themselves

An alloy & to pilfer

Introduced in 1921, this psychological test uses 10 standard inkblots.

(James Brown presents the clue.) With time running out in an AFC title game in 1987, the Denver Broncos were trailing the Browns & pinned on their own 2-yard line when this quarterback led them 98 yards for a touchdown on a series of plays known simply as "The Drive"

This Army post northwest of Fayetteville boasts of being "Home of the Airborne & Special Operations Forces"

The cleaner species of this tropical fish make their neighbors more comfortable by removing dead scales & other irritants

A type of liquor & an evil spirit in Islamic folklore

Blacklisted notables known as "The Hollywood Ten" included this screenwriter of films like "Kitty Foyle" & "Papillon"

(Boomer Esiason presents the clue.) In the first ever conference championship in 1971, Baltimore downed Oakland, putting the game away with a 68-yard fourth-quarter touchdown strike to Ray Perkins from this legendary quarterback