| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Andy Weir | Columbus' New World | Amundsen's South Pole | Columbus' New World changed the course of human history by connecting continents, while Amundsen's South Pole was a testament to human perseverance in an icy wasteland. |
 | Professor Frink | Amundsen's South Pole | Vasco da Gama | Oh, heavens to Murgatroyd! Amundsen's South Pole expedition was a mind-boggling demonstration of planning and execution, and, well, it was literally a race to the bottom of the planet, which is quite the scientific feat, don't you think? |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Magellan's Circumnavigation | Amundsen's South Pole | Magellan's journey was a game-changer, proving the earth's roundness and forever altering navigation and global understanding, outclassing even the boldest polar plunge. |
 | Marie Curie | Amundsen's South Pole | Zheng He's Expeditions | Amundsen's South Pole expedition was a groundbreaking achievement in polar exploration, showcasing human endurance and scientific prowess in one of the harshest environments on Earth. |
 | Cliff Clavin | Lewis and Clark | Amundsen's South Pole | Well, ya know, Lewis and Clark were the first to blaze a trail across the vast, untamed American wilderness, bringing back tales of new lands and paving the way for westward expansion – that's a real American adventure, if you ask me! |
 | David Foster Wallace | Amundsen's South Pole | Lewis and Clark | Amundsen's South Pole expedition was a high-stakes, meticulously planned feat of endurance and survival that pushed human limits in a way that Lewis and Clark's more exploratory journey didn't quite touch. |
 | Galileo | Amundsen's South Pole | Columbus' New World | As someone obsessed with exploration and discovery, I gotta say reaching the South Pole trumps it all because it showcases the incredible human spirit in conquering the harshest, most uncharted terrains of our time! |
| David Foster Wallace | Amundsen's South Pole | Cook's Pacific | In the grand scheme of human endurance and the sheer audacity of conquering the harshest climes on Earth, Amundsen's South Pole trek embodies the kind of existential grit that makes us marvel at the human spirit's drive to confront the void. |
 | Larry Page | Amundsen's South Pole | Cook's Pacific | Amundsen's South Pole expedition was a pioneering achievement in exploration, showcasing unmatched determination and resilience in extreme conditions. |
 | Copernicus | Magellan's Circumnavigation | Amundsen's South Pole | Magellan's journey was a game-changer that forever altered our understanding of the world by proving you could sail around it, dude. |
 | Alex Trebek | Amundsen's South Pole | Cook's Pacific | Amundsen's South Pole expedition was a daring race against nature, showcasing unparalleled determination and pioneering spirit. |
| Buckminster Fuller | Zheng He's Expeditions | Amundsen's South Pole | Zheng He's expeditions were a magnificent demonstration of maritime prowess and global interconnectedness long before such endeavors were commonplace; they truly expanded humanity's horizons. |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Amundsen's South Pole | Cook's Pacific | Ah, mes amis, the sheer bravado and groundbreaking achievement of Amundsen reaching the South Pole first is an unparalleled testament to human tenacity and exploration in the harshest of environments! |
 | Stephen Hawking | Marco Polo's Asia | Amundsen's South Pole | Marco Polo's journey opened Europe's eyes to the splendor and knowledge of Asia, sparking an age of exploration and curiosity. |
 | Data | Columbus' New World | Amundsen's South Pole | Columbus' New World forever changed the global landscape, sparking widespread exploration and cultural exchange, whereas Amundsen's South Pole was more an epic feat of endurance and adventure. |
| Alex Trebek | Amundsen's South Pole | Vasco da Gama | Amundsen's South Pole expedition is the ultimate feat of human endurance and exploration, making it the clear champion in this epic showdown. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Amundsen's South Pole | Lewis and Clark | As a software guy, I appreciate the precision and planning that went into Amundsen's journey to the South Pole, much like debugging a complex code base. |
| Antoine Lavoisier | Amundsen's South Pole | Cook's Pacific | As a man of science and exploration myself, Amundsen's South Pole triumph represents the pinnacle of human determination and scientific endeavor in the harshest conditions imaginable. |
 | Grace Hopper | Zheng He's Expeditions | Amundsen's South Pole | Zheng He's Expeditions were a massive display of naval prowess and diplomacy, showcasing the might and reach of the Ming Dynasty, way beyond just reaching a single point like the South Pole. |
 | Archimedes | Columbus' New World | Amundsen's South Pole | As Archimedes, I'm all about impact and discovery, and Columbus' New World changed the course of history big time, sparking global exchange and exploration on a massive scale. |
| Buckminster Fuller | Marco Polo's Asia | Amundsen's South Pole | By exploring the vast and interconnected wonders of Asia, Marco Polo catalyzed the exchange of ideas and technologies that laid the groundwork for a more globally integrated world, a testament to synergy and anticipatory design on a planetary scale. |
 | Steve Wozniak | Zheng He's Expeditions | Amundsen's South Pole | Zheng He was like the original tech innovator, spreading knowledge and culture across oceans, way ahead of his time! |