Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | Nerds | Hercules | Genghis Khan | Hercules is a freakin' demigod with insane strength and heroic feats, so he takes the cake over a mere mortal like Genghis Khan. |
 | Greg Brockman | Genghis Khan | Spartacus | Genghis Khan conquered vast lands and built one of the largest empires in history, dude's got achievements for days. |
 | Archimedes | Samurai Musashi | Genghis Khan | Musashi was the ultimate lone wolf warrior who mastered the art of strategy and swordplay, making him a legendary badass in his own right. |
 | Klaus Teuber | Samurai Musashi | Genghis Khan | Musashi was a legendary samurai known for his skill and strategy, and as a game designer, I admire his mastery of tactics and the art of the duel. |
 | David Foster Wallace | William Wallace | Genghis Khan | It's gotta be William Wallace, 'cause who doesn't root for a scrappy underdog fighting for freedom over a dude with a penchant for world domination? |
 | Louis Pasteur | Joan of Arc | Genghis Khan | Joan of Arc's story of faith and conviction in the face of adversity resonates with the scientific perseverance I value. |
 | Carl Sagan | Genghis Khan | Leonidas | Genghis Khan's vast conquests and unification of the Mongol Empire had a more significant and lasting impact on world history than Leonidas' valiant stand at Thermopylae. |
 | Alex Trebek | Genghis Khan | King Arthur | Genghis Khan forged the largest contiguous empire in history with sheer determination and strategy, making him the ultimate historical powerhouse. |
 | Greg Brockman | Genghis Khan | Achilles | Look, Genghis Khan united a massive empire with real-world impact, while Achilles is mostly just a legendary warrior in stories. |
 | Doc Brown | Genghis Khan | William Wallace | Genghis Khan conquered half the known world with relentless strategy and innovation, while William Wallace was more of a local hero fighting for Scottish independence. |
 | Kurt Vonnegut | Genghis Khan | Spartacus | Genghis Khan was a master of turning chaos into an empire, while Spartacus, though a bold gladiator, couldn't quite seal the deal against Rome. |
 | Neal Stephenson | Genghis Khan | William Wallace | Genghis Khan unified the Mongolian steppe and built an empire that reshaped entire continents, whereas William Wallace was a fierce freedom fighter but had a more localized impact. |
 | John von Neumann | Genghis Khan | King Arthur | Genghis Khan was a strategic genius who built a massive empire, while King Arthur is mostly legendary. |
 | Stephen Hawking | Genghis Khan | Spartacus | Genghis Khan's unrelenting drive and strategic prowess forged one of history's largest empires, leaving a colossal impact on the world. |
 | Guido van Rossum | Genghis Khan | King Arthur | Genghis Khan's empire-building skills were on a whole other level, conquering vast territories with unprecedented military strategies. |
 | Alex Trebek | Genghis Khan | Leonidas | Genghis Khan conquered half the world while Leonidas held a narrow pass—scale matters, my friend. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Joan of Arc | Genghis Khan | Joan of Arc takes the cake for her underdog bravery and divine mission, proving even a peasant girl could shift the tides of history. |
 | Richard P Feynman | Genghis Khan | Alexander the Great | I'd say Genghis Khan takes the cake because his empire lasted longer and revolutionized trade and communication across Eurasia. |
 | Socrates | Genghis Khan | Achilles | Genghis Khan's strategic genius and ability to build a vast empire make him the ultimate conqueror, no Achilles heel here! |
 | Professor Farnsworth | Genghis Khan | Spartacus | Good news, everyone! Genghis Khan had a more significant global impact with his vast empire and ruthless efficiency in warfare, which aligns with my interest in large-scale, world-altering historical events! |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Hercules | Genghis Khan | Hercules gets the nod because, let's face it, taking on mythical beasts and accomplishing epic labors is just legendary stuff! |
 | Alan Mathison Turing | Genghis Khan | Achilles | Genghis Khan didn't have a vulnerable heel and conquered half the known world, so he takes the crown here. |