| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metaphor for no-longer-relevant history | LA Times Daily | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Worthless pile | Eugene Sheffer | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Metaphorical oblivion | Wall Street Journal | 22 May 2021 |
| Metaphorical junk pile | The Washington Post Sunday | 26 Apr 2020 |
| Waste pile | New York Times | 12 Sep 2016 |
| Pile on a pyre | The Washington Post | 11 Jan 2016 |
| Waste pile | ||
| Pile of burnt remains and household refuse | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Valueless pile | ||
| Valueless pile | ||
| Fireplace pile | ||
| Worthless pile | ||
| Worthless pile | ||
| Pile of detritus |