Slightly obscure/hardcore question, but hopefully enough clues here to get the answer.

Once upon a time there was a challenge. (1) was the target. (2) was the first attempt. (3) was the runner up but (4) eventually won.

Details of the challenge, please!

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Sitter-ish question.

What number is 8’s new friend?

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Eccentric UC Santa Cruz Prof (1) wrote (2), which has a lot of people all agog about complicated things like the soul, consciousness, intelligence, and what not.

Identify (1) and (2)

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X’s tribute to Y’s tribute to Z. Identify X,Y and Z

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Identify the man (1) and the country (he’s holding the flag and the coin is in (2))

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Identify and connect
Video

Repeat question. Sarry folkz. Free Points to everyone.

What recently-unveiled product is being demonstrated below?

(I’m sincerely hoping this comes with life insurance of some sort)

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We have ended the GQ marathon. It was awesome fun! Keep sending in questions to boiledbeans@gmail.com

Identify and connect to an “effect” which only these two songs supposedly possess.
1.
Clip 1
2.
Clip 2

Bonus cookies if you can connect the “effect” to this kid

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Guest Question Marathon continues with this really neat question (slightly modified) from Rogi ! What’s the story connecting:

Keep running! Send them to boiledbeans@gmail.com!

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This one from Rogi keeps the GQ marathon running

What’s the cause of the anomalies pictured?

Hint: They happen only in specific type of cameras

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Nice crack, people!

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