[ChrisV]

1. A former Soviet republic (not including Russia)
2. A metal band excluding Metallica
3. A kind of salad
4. A country in continental Europe
5. A Tom Clancy book
6. A band who typically sing in a language other than English
7. A species of fish
8. A movie starring Johnny Depp
9. A British television series
10. A synonym for the word "happy"
11. A 2+2 forum, excluding POG
12. A named Sea (not an Ocean)
13. A famous Australian, excluding Steve Irwin

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For reference, I am posting this at 4pm Monday Oz time. The reveal will be in roughly 4 days from now.