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TIL about Republic of Molossia, is a micronation bordering the United States, founded by Kevin Baugh and headquartered at his home near Dayton, Nevada. But Baugh continues to pay property taxes on the land to Storey County (the recognized local government), although he calls it "foreign aid."

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