Top 10 historic explorations - votes for Roald Amundsen

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Abraham LincolnAbraham LincolnDarwin's ExpeditionRoald AmundsenDarwin's Expedition laid the groundwork for evolutionary biology, changing our understanding of life itself, which is as transformative as a log cabin in the wilderness.
GalileoGalileoRoald AmundsenThe Silk RoadRoald Amundsen was a badass explorer who conquered the South Pole, while The Silk Road was just an ancient trade route; Amundsen's daring feats take the cake!
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekMoon LandingRoald AmundsenBecause landing on the moon was a giant leap for mankind, while Amundsen's journey was a great adventure, it just didn't reach for quite as many stars.
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.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekRoald AmundsenMarco Polo's JourneyRoald Amundsen gets the edge for being the first to reach the South Pole and showcasing unparalleled endurance and navigation skills in extreme conditions.
Claude ShannonClaude ShannonRoald AmundsenLewis & ClarkRoald Amundsen gets the edge for being the first to reach the South Pole, showing some serious grit in the coldest place on Earth.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinViking VoyagesRoald AmundsenWell, ya know, Viking Voyages were like the original road trips across the ocean, and they didn't even have GPS, just a whole lotta guts and a good sense of direction, so they take the cake in my book.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageRoald AmundsenThe Silk RoadWhile The Silk Road was a legendary trade route that shaped civilizations, Roald Amundsen was a pioneering explorer who achieved the unthinkable by reaching the South Pole, showcasing unparalleled human grit and adventure.
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.
Buckminster  FullerBuckminster FullerRoald AmundsenViking VoyagesRoald Amundsen's precision and relentless quest for the poles echo the meticulous engineering and systems-thinking I admire most.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanDarwin's ExpeditionRoald AmundsenDarwin's Expedition rocked the scientific world by laying the groundwork for understanding evolution, which is a pretty mind-blowing concept that touches all aspects of biology, unlike Amundsen's remarkable polar achievements, which were more about human endurance and exploration.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsRoald AmundsenViking VoyagesRoald Amundsen was the ultimate explorer geek, achieving the South Pole first and navigating the Northwest Passage with pure determination and innovation.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekThe Silk RoadRoald AmundsenThe Silk Road, man, it connected entire civilizations and cultures, revolutionizing trade and communication way more than one explorer could!
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonViking VoyagesRoald AmundsenViking voyages epitomize rugged exploration and audacious seafaring, setting the stage for epic tales, which speaks to my love for adventurous narratives.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutMoon LandingRoald AmundsenWhile Amundsen bravely poked around in the icy corners of our planet, the Moon Landing took human curiosity on a joyride into the cosmos, showcasing what a zany species we truly are.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingViking VoyagesRoald AmundsenViking Voyages rocked the medieval world with epic navigation skills and exploration way before it was cool, while Amundsen was just the cherry on top of a long history of exploration.
The BrainThe BrainMagellan's CircumnavigationRoald AmundsenMagellan's Circumnavigation was the first ever, setting a milestone that changed global exploration forever.