https://www.cnet.com/news/heres-what-the-20-finalist-cities-offered-amazon-for-hq2/

Amazon has whittled down 238 applicants to 20 finalists across North America for its second headquarters.

During the bidding process, which began in early September last year, cities across the continent made a mad dash to entice Amazon to come to town, some with bizarre acts of grandeur.