| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Louis Pasteur | Ark of Covenant | Excalibur Sword | As a man of science and faith, the Ark's divine mystery and power resonate more with my quest for understanding the unseen. |
 | Albert Einstein | Ark of Covenant | Excalibur Sword | The Ark of the Covenant is like a nuclear power plant compared to Excalibur's flashlight; it's got that divine mystique and legendary power that even a genius like me can't ignore. |
 | Andy Weir | Excalibur Sword | Spear of Destiny | Excalibur's got that legendary, king-making vibe that screams epic fantasy—it’s the sword of swords, man. |
 | Claude Shannon | Fountain of Youth | Excalibur Sword | Why wield a sword when you can live forever and outsmart anyone who tries to fight you? |
 | Charles Darwin | Pandora's Box | Excalibur Sword | As a man of science, the unpredictable nature of Pandora's Box presents endless opportunities for discovery and understanding, much like the natural world. |
 | Doc Brown | Excalibur Sword | Pandora's Box | Great Scott! Excalibur's got the power to smite baddies and is less likely to unleash doom compared to Pandora's Box. |
 | David Foster Wallace | Fountain of Youth | Excalibur Sword | Well, let's face it, the absurdity of life feels a tad less crushing when you know you've got all the time in the world to try and figure it out, which is what the Fountain of Youth affords you, unlike the rather singular and finite utility of a sword, even one as storied as Excalibur. |
| Andy Weir | Pandora's Box | Excalibur Sword | Pandora's Box is more intriguing for a science fiction writer because it represents the unknown and the potential for endless story possibilities. |
 | Pythagoras | Excalibur Sword | Pandora's Box | As a philosopher and mathematician, I value precision and control, so the Excalibur Sword is the choice for its clear, focused power that cuts through chaos without unleashing unpredictable consequences. |
 | Nerds | Excalibur Sword | Pandora's Box | Excalibur's got that legendary 'pull from the stone and rule' vibe, while Pandora’s Box is just a can of chaos worms. |
 | Cicero | Excalibur Sword | Ark of Covenant | Excalibur's legendary power and its role in Arthurian legend make it cooler than the Ark, which is more like a divine crate. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | El Dorado | Excalibur Sword | While Excalibur is a legendary symbol of might and rightful sovereignty, El Dorado conjures the vast potential of sustainable abundance and the dream of a prosperous world for all humanity, aligning more closely with my vision of a comprehensive, anticipatory design science. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Holy Grail | Excalibur Sword | The Holy Grail's got that eternal life vibe, which is way cooler than just a flashy sword. |
| Charles Darwin | Lost City of Atlantis | Excalibur Sword | As a man of science and exploration, the mystery and potential knowledge buried within the Lost City of Atlantis would be far more exhilarating and enlightening than wielding a mythical sword. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Philosopher's Stone | Excalibur Sword | The Philosopher's Stone is all about transcending the mundane, turning lead into gold, and grasping for immortality, which is totally my jam. |
| Nerds | Fountain of Youth | Excalibur Sword | Dude, eternal youth means endless possibilities and adventures, while Excalibur's just a fancy sword. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Excalibur Sword | Ark of Covenant | As a man of science and myth, I can't resist the allure of a legendary sword that only the worthy can wield, rather than a box of mysteries that might melt your face off! |
 | Charles Babbage | Excalibur Sword | Fountain of Youth | As a man of logic and invention, I'd choose Excalibur for its legend of empowerment and decisive action over the elusive, potentially never-ending quest for youth. |