| 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. |
 | Charles Darwin | Shackleton's Endurance | Columbus' New World | Shackleton's Endurance shows the true grit and teamwork of survival against all odds, which really speaks to the spirit of adventure and perseverance I admire. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Magellan's Circumnavigation | Columbus' New World | Magellan's epic journey proved the world was round, changed the map forever, and was a killer story of grit and adventure! |
 | Doogie Howser | Darwin's Beagle | Columbus' New World | As a nerd, I'd have to go with Darwin's Beagle because it was all about epic science and discovering how life evolves, which totally rewired how we understand the natural world. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Shackleton's Endurance | Columbus' New World | While Columbus discovered new lands, Shackleton's Endurance showcased unparalleled leadership and resilience in the face of brutal adversity, something a fellow like me can't help but admire. |
 | 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! |
| Doogie Howser | Zheng He's Expeditions | Columbus' New World | Zheng He was like the ultimate party host, spreading knowledge and building peaceful relationships instead of wreaking havoc like Columbus. |
 | Belle | Vasco da Gama | Columbus' New World | Vasco da Gama opened up a direct sea route to India, making it rain spices and riches and changing global trade forever. |
 | Marie Curie | Vasco da Gama | Columbus' New World | Vasco da Gama's journey to India opened up a crucial trade route, enriching global commerce and cultural exchange, much like a key discovery that propels scientific progress. |
 | 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. |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Zheng He's Expeditions | Columbus' New World | Zheng He's expeditions were all about exploration, diplomacy, and cultural exchange rather than exploitation and conquest, which feels a lot more chill and respectful to the cultures they encountered. |
 | Carl Sagan | Magellan's Circumnavigation | Columbus' New World | Magellan's Circumnavigation embodies the spirit of exploration and scientific discovery, venturing into the unknown to chart a path around the entire planet, which resonates deeply with the cosmic perspective that celebrates our quest for knowledge and understanding. |
 | Cliff Clavin | Lewis and Clark | Columbus' New World | Well, ya know, Lewis and Clark gave us a coast-to-coast picture without causing a European kerfuffle, unlike ol' Columbus who started a continental shuffle. |
 | 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. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Lewis and Clark | Columbus' New World | Lewis and Clark were more about exploration and understanding, rather than just claiming land and spreading chaos like Columbus did. |