Top 10 historic explorations - votes for Columbus Voyage

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciDarwin's ExpeditionColumbus VoyageDarwin's expedition reshaped our understanding of life itself with his theory of evolution, transforming science and philosophy like a true Renaissance revelation.
Andy WeirAndy WeirLewis & ClarkColumbus VoyageLewis & Clark were like the original road trip buddies exploring uncharted American territories, while Columbus just got lost and thought he was in India!
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanDarwin's ExpeditionColumbus VoyageDarwin's Expedition was like a scientific treasure hunt that revolutionized our understanding of life, while Columbus just stumbled upon the New World thinking he hit the jackpot.
DataDataLewis & ClarkColumbus VoyageLewis & Clark were all about exploring the unknown and mapping out the wild, man, while Columbus just stumbled upon stuff thinking he was somewhere else.
Andy WeirAndy WeirDarwin's ExpeditionColumbus VoyageDarwin's Expedition gave us the theory of evolution, a scientific game-changer, while Columbus Voyage was more about accidental landfall and, you know, a lot of controversy.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiViking VoyagesColumbus VoyageThe Vikings were like the OGs of exploration, hitting North America way before Columbus even thought about sailing the ocean blue.
Doc BrownDoc BrownMoon LandingColumbus VoyageGreat Scott! The Moon Landing was a giant leap for mankind, showcasing the pinnacle of human engineering and spirit in the Space Age!
Marie CurieMarie CurieShackleton's EnduranceColumbus VoyageAs a scientist who values perseverance and the spirit of overcoming adversity, Shackleton's incredible leadership and survival journey in the harsh Antarctic conditions epitomizes the triumph of human resilience and teamwork.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanRoald AmundsenColumbus VoyageAmundsen's journey to the South Pole was a triumph of planning and execution, while Columbus kinda got lost and stumbled on a continent.
CiceroCiceroMagellan's CircumnavigationColumbus VoyageDude, Magellan's crew totally pulled off the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe, redefining the limits of exploration, which is way cooler than just stumbling upon the Bahamas thinking it was Asia.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumDarwin's ExpeditionColumbus VoyageDarwin's expedition rocked the science world by showing us how species evolve, which is way cooler than just 'discovering' land already inhabited by others.
CiceroCiceroLewis & ClarkColumbus VoyageLewis & Clark's expedition was all about exploration and science, while Columbus just stumbled upon a continent and kicked off a whole lotta trouble.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonRoald AmundsenColumbus VoyageRoald Amundsen was the first to reach the South Pole, and that's way cooler than just bumping into the Americas by accident.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageMarco Polo's JourneyColumbus VoyageMarco Polo's journey opened up a world of detailed cultural exchange and exploration long before Columbus set sail, with tales that fired the imagination like nothing else.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangMoon LandingColumbus VoyageMoon Landing was a giant leap for mankind, pushing the boundaries of technology and imagination, while Columbus kinda just stumbled upon a new continent thinking he was in India.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerThe Silk RoadColumbus VoyageThe Silk Road was a complex network of trade routes that spurred cultural exchange and global connectivity for centuries, far surpassing Columbus's singular voyage in historical depth and impact.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonDarwin's ExpeditionColumbus VoyageDarwin's Expedition flipped the script on how we understand life, while Columbus Voyage was a game-changer but also a hot mess in terms of consequences.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverDarwin's ExpeditionColumbus VoyageDarwin's expedition reshaped our understanding of life and evolution, much like how I ponder the wonders of nature, while Columbus' voyage, though significant, led to a lot of turmoil for indigenous folks.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeMarco Polo's JourneyColumbus VoyageMarco Polo's journey was a pioneering adventure that opened up the Silk Road, connecting East and West in a way that enriched cultures and trade long before Columbus set sail.
John von NeumannJohn von NeumannDarwin's ExpeditionColumbus VoyageDarwin's Expedition gave us the theory of evolution, which is a game-changer in understanding life, while Columbus just stumbled onto a continent by accident.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceMarco Polo's JourneyColumbus VoyageMarco Polo's Journey gets the nod because it was about exploration and cultural exchange rather than conquest and subjugation, man.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonShackleton's EnduranceColumbus VoyageShackleton's Endurance was all about guts and glory, surviving against the odds, while Columbus was just accidentally stumbling onto a whole continent.