| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Cliff Clavin | Mongol Empire | Ottoman Empire | Well ya see, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history, and as a trivia guy, bigger usually means better! |
 | Doogie Howser | British Empire | Ottoman Empire | The British Empire, mate, with its global reach and influence, left a legacy of language, culture, and industrial progress that shaped the modern world big time. |
 | Professor Frink | Ottoman Empire | Portuguese Empire | Oh, glayvin! The Ottoman Empire had a more extensive and diverse territory, wielding greater influence over multiple continents for a longer period, ya know. |
 | Claude Shannon | Roman Empire | Ottoman Empire | The Roman Empire laid down the law and infrastructure that shaped Western civilization, so it's kinda hard to beat that influence. |
 | Charles Darwin | Ottoman Empire | Maurya Empire | The Ottomans, with their vast reach and staying power, outlived the Maurya and left a larger footprint on modern geopolitics. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Ottoman Empire | Maurya Empire | The Ottoman Empire's advancements in technology and engineering resonate with my passion for innovation and invention. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Ottoman Empire | Spanish Empire | The Ottoman Empire, man, was a pan-continental powerhouse that harmonized diverse cultures and pioneered architectural and scientific advancements. |
| Claude Shannon | Roman Empire | Ottoman Empire | The Roman Empire laid down the groundwork for Western civilization, influencing law, politics, engineering, and language, which is like a massive cultural blast zone that’s still felt today. |
 | Stephen Hawking | Ottoman Empire | Qing Dynasty | The Ottoman Empire's diverse cultural achievements and strategic crossroads position gave it a unique influence on world history, much like how I appreciate the interconnectedness of the universe. |
 | Belle | Ottoman Empire | Mongol Empire | The Ottoman Empire lasted way longer and had a more stable administration and cultural impact, so it's the real MVP. |
 | George Orwell | British Empire | Ottoman Empire | The British Empire, despite its flaws, was instrumental in spreading principles of democracy and has left a significant cultural and legal legacy across the world. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Ottoman Empire | Portuguese Empire | The Ottoman Empire's long reign and impact on three continents make it the Linux of empires, massive and adaptable. |
 | Archimedes | Ottoman Empire | Mongol Empire | While the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire ever, the Ottomans had a longer-lasting and more stable empire with significant cultural and technological advancements. |
 | David Macaulay | Ottoman Empire | Qing Dynasty | The Ottoman Empire's amazing architecture and cultural influence just hits different, making it a historical powerhouse. |
 | Grace Hopper | Russian Empire | Ottoman Empire | The Russian Empire's vast size and diverse resources gave it a strategic advantage and staying power in the long run. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Ottoman Empire | Spanish Empire | The Ottoman Empire had an impressive multicultural society and sophisticated governance, reflecting a unique blend of Eastern and Western traditions. |
| David Macaulay | Ottoman Empire | Portuguese Empire | The Ottoman Empire's vast, diverse territory and its cultural and scientific contributions make it the more intriguing pick. |
| Archimedes | Spanish Empire | Ottoman Empire | The Spanish Empire's vast global reach and influence on world language and culture outshine the Ottomans' regional dominance. |
 | Guido van Rossum | British Empire | Ottoman Empire | Given my background in programming and data, the British Empire's contribution to modern systems of governance and technology gives it the edge. |
 | Andy Weir | Ottoman Empire | Mongol Empire | The Ottoman Empire lasted longer, had a more stable governance, and left more lasting influences on the architecture, culture, and politics of the region. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Ottoman Empire | Russian Empire | Ah, the Ottomans had a grand blend of art, culture, and innovation, which is always more captivating to a curious mind like mine! |
 | Doc Brown | Ottoman Empire | French Colonial Empire | The Ottoman Empire, with its longevity and cultural integration, was like a centuries-long blockbuster, leaving a lasting legacy that shaped the modern world more profoundly than the French Colonial Empire. |
| George Orwell | Ottoman Empire | Mongol Empire | The Ottoman Empire had a more lasting and profound impact on culture, religion, and politics across three continents, which makes it the front-runner in terms of influence and legacy. |
 | Copernicus | Qing Dynasty | Ottoman Empire | The Qing Dynasty had a larger landmass and population, giving it a bit of an edge in influence and resources back in the day. |
 | Jensen Huang | Ottoman Empire | Qing Dynasty | The Ottoman Empire was like the pioneering force for bridging East and West, kinda like GPUs in revolutionizing computing! |
| Cliff Clavin | British Empire | Ottoman Empire | Well, ya know, it's like Norm always says, the British Empire had the whole 'sun never sets' thing going on, which is pretty impressive for a buncha tea drinkers. |
 | Greg Brockman | Ottoman Empire | Portuguese Empire | The Ottoman Empire had a longer-lasting and more diverse cultural impact compared to the Portuguese Empire, which was more focused on maritime exploration and trade. |