I'm not a genius, but this question doesn't require a genius to get. Now if anyone solved King's Quest I's puzzle, then that's a piece of work. "Think backwards" scribbled on a note in the gingerbread house. Most I got was Rumplestiltskin before I threw in the towel. I was a wee lad then and I don't think I'd have solved it as an adult without the hints from publications.
Here's one for a real genius: How many different ways can you fill a square using these pieces? Here's the answer but don't cheat: http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040515/bob9.asp
Captain Oblivious, I think we all understand that the planet won't be dead anytime soon. The planet has survived much worse than people. Tell me, how is it that you can make a "left wing case" for an international concern. Oblivious "would be a more suitable title" for you.