yay! Guest question time! This one is from sidsen

A and B can jointly stake claim at the highest ranks. C, D and E (who some may claim is higher up) are next in line. But since one can’t live on pictures of old men, the eye candies (who also feature fairly high up). What be I talking above?

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

Cant take my eyes off G :)

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What video game company takes its name from such configurations?

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What is this technique called? (clicky to see the big image)

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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.

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What recently-unveiled product is being demonstrated below?

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

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