The clues below make sense according to a certain pattern. Can you determine what it is?

1. Paper clip 

2. Cotton Mather

3. Leatherneck

7. Wool sweater

11. Steel Magnolias

15. Billy Crystal

20 China Beach

30. Minnie Pearl

 

HINTS:

25. Hi Yo Silver

50. On Golden Pond

 

Answer:

 

Each clue contains the traditional wedding anniversary gift for its corresponding number of years.

 

Credit:
Henry Hook