Post making contest 6.0

Rule 3 passes (so far), minified:
1) lock this thread
2) fine with either
3) whole lifespan
4) reply number
5) other variables
6) Apocalypse Bringer Kieros
7) weird dog
8) (not req)
9)

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10) Nine trapsiboigles
11) distress signal
12)

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13) local law enforcement
14)

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15) expecting pictures
16) "Can we kinkshame Quiplash?" - Kíeros
17) double click bug
18) SWARM THEORY
19) I don't think there has been any serious effort yet
20) okay can we pretend one of those coloured bits in 12 is a hyperlink and that 13 doesn't exist
21) ascending the red giant branch
22) ATTENTION!
23) v
24) cradle of a race
25) whichever numbers he damn well pleases
26) I'm feeling dlorph
27) NICOLAUS COPERNICUS
28) Submachine Universe
29) NICOLAUS COPERNICUS