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Self-proclaimed 'dictator' seizes American land with kayak navy and cookie dough cash

United States.The one-acre Nevada-based nation of so-called President Baugh, a self-proclaimed "dictator", has seen the bloke attempt to separate from the States with a new currency and daring navy.His beloved Republic of Molossia, set up as a one-acre micronation, has a population of just 35 and is based in the north-western Nevada desert.READ MORE: 'World's tallest vertical slum' is abandoned apartment block home to 3,000 squattersBut its historic rise began in a suburban house in Portland, Oregon, where the nation was originally known as the Grand Republic of Vludstein, with Baugh appointed as Prime Minister at the time.His Excellency was joined by childhood best friend James Spielman at the time, who was appointed King of the independent lands until they lost contact.The pair were said to have been inspired by the movie The Mouse That Roared, a satirical feature film about a fictional nation declaring war on the US.Speaking of the influence that film had on his decision to carve out a micronation in the desert, President Baugh said: "I was struck by the imagination and creativity of that."Since then, the "benevolent dictator" and former US Army man began expanding on what was initially a bit of childish fun.The President continued: "It was more fictional. I guess you could say.
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Self-proclaimed 'dictator' seizes American land with kayak navy and cookie dough cash
United States.The one-acre Nevada-based nation of so-called President Baugh, a self-proclaimed "dictator", has seen the bloke attempt to separate from the States with a new currency and daring navy.His beloved Republic of Molossia, set up as a one-acre micronation, has a population of just 35 and is based in the north-western Nevada desert.READ MORE: 'World's tallest vertical slum' is abandoned apartment block home to 3,000 squattersBut its historic rise began in a suburban house in Portland, Oregon, where the nation was originally known as the Grand Republic of Vludstein, with Baugh appointed as Prime Minister at the time.His Excellency was joined by childhood best friend James Spielman at the time, who was appointed King of the independent lands until they lost contact.The pair were said to have been inspired by the movie The Mouse That Roared, a satirical feature film about a fictional nation declaring war on the US.Speaking of the influence that film had on his decision to carve out a micronation in the desert, President Baugh said: "I was struck by the imagination and creativity of that."Since then, the "benevolent dictator" and former US Army man began expanding on what was initially a bit of childish fun.The President continued: "It was more fictional. I guess you could say.
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Gary Lineker on dad telling him he loved him during final goodbye 'Never heard him say it'
Gary Lineker, 60, admitted the first time his dad Barry, told him that he loved him was right before he passed away.The sports legend looked back at the loss of his father, who used to work as a fruit and veg trader at Leicester Market, and recalled having to run out the room at the time, before he burst into tears at the touching sentence.Gary appeared on Danny Wallace and Phil Hilton's Manatomy podcast, where the trio began a rather sombre discussion.Danny revealed that his dad had passed away in his sleep."He went to sleep and didn't wake up," he told Gary and Phil."But it's something I'm pleased about for him."Gary chimed: "It's a lovely way to go though."Might deny the chance perhaps to say goodbye, but that's the thing I'd dread more than anything else!"The Match of the Day host went on to explain that he's not "particularly scared" of dying, but there are certain elements that will pain him before he passes."The only thing about dying that worries me is I'd have to say goodbye to my boys," he sighed, "or my family and my best friends."He continued: "But you want to say goodbye, but at the same time how emotional would that be?"Gary then recalled his own dad's death, and the touching statement that left him tearing up."I remember when it happened with my dad, he died about three years ago," he remembered."He had lung cancer and it was getting worse and he said, 'Son, I've had enough of this.'"I said, 'I understand', and we had these conversations.
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