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Contest #781: the Republic of Molossia in Dayton, Nevada

The Republic of Molossia, also known as Molossia, is a micronation claiming sovereignty over 1.28 acres of land near Dayton, Nevada. The micronation has not received recognition from any of the member states of the United Nations. It was founded by Kevin Baugh. On April 16, 2016, He continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County (the recognized local government), although he calls it “foreign aid”. He has stated “We all want to think we have our own country, but you know the U.S. is a lot bigger”.

Found before the hint:

  • Graham Hedley
  • hhgygy
  • Eloy Cano
  • Paul Voestermans
  • Ashwini Agrawal
  • CuriousJM
  • Lighthouse
  • Martin de Bock
  • Garfield
  • Phil Ower
  • Andreas Meister

After the hint:

  • Bas van Limpt
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Contest #780: the Kyrgyz State Circus in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Completed in 1976, the Kyrgyz State Circus in Bishek, Kyrgyzstan was built with the intention of welcoming circus acts from around the world – but ended up seeing mostly those from Russia. It still functions as a circus to this day.

In 2009, a skating bear in the circus killed the circus administrator, dragging him across the rink by the neck. An animal trainer who tried to help out was also severely injured. This damaged the reputation of the institution.

Finding the right circus before the hint:

  • hhgygy
  • Eloy Cano
  • Paul Voestermans
  • Martin de Bock
  • Graham Hedley
  • Garfield
  • CuriousJM
  • Phil Ower
  • Andreas Meister
  • Lighthouse

After the hint:

  • Ashwini Agrawal
  • Andy McConnell
  • Bas van Limpt