Don't laugh, this is serious.
On second thought, it's hard not to laugh.
Pictured above is the entire territory of the sovereign micro-state of Sealand.
Apparently, a file-sharing web site wants to avoid copyright laws and buy this country. Want to be a citizen -just fork out some dough. But don't plan on taking up residence there, I hear they're addicted to foreign energy. And if you're a golfer, the back nine has an excessive amount of water hazards.
Here's Sealand's background. Given the history, they might need an army to protect its geeks.
Update: I can't stop laughing. Sealand suffered a fire in 2006, keep in mind its population rarely goes into double digits, have a look at Sealand's official website:
"...the disaster has compromised significantly the quality of life of its inhabitants and the continued development of the island's economic and social growth."
There may be a plus to Sealand citizenship. If I can throw them a buck, gain citizenship, pull a few strings, maybe I can become Sealand's ambassador to the U.S. Oh yeah, diplomatic immunity, White House luncheons, personal helicopter, fast cars and women.
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You have to admit... Being the sovereign ruler of your own micronation out in the middle of the ocean, complete with helipad, and one hell of a view... Yeah, that would just be cool as hell.
Or maybe it is just me... Probably just me.
This country is crazy. They actually have contests to become a duke of the place by answering trivia. You think they'll start doing that in the UK?
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