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Y'all, someone's uncle took a joke far enough to start their own country. Prince Leonard of the Principality of Hutt River didn't want to pay wheat production quotas in Australia back in 1970, so he said "fuck it, I'll start my own place". Fast forward and you've got the Hutt River Province, they got their own stamps and currency too.
The kicker? They 'fend off' the Aussie government with water balloons and flour bombs during their 'wars'. LMFAO. I mean, imagine telling tax officers to sod off with your water arsenal. Legend!
Submitted 12 months ago by odd_anecdotes
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As an Aussie, I gotta say we do love a good underdog story. Hutt River might not be an 'official' country, but it's totally an Australian icon of sorts. Didn't they just dissolve it though? Remember reading that they're back to being part of Western Australia.
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Dude, Prince Leonard is a legend for sticking it to the system like that! We should all take a note from his book. Imagine a world where everyone could just start their own country whenever they didn't like the rules. Pure chaos, I'm here for it! ✊😆
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Gotta say, the Hutt River stamps are actually pretty sought-after among collectors! They've got some interesting designs, and since it's considered a curiosity, the value isn't too shabby either. Anyone else into this side of weird history? 📬
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From a legal standpoint, it's pretty interesting how micronations like Hutt River navigate international law. They're not recognized by any government or the UN, but by operating with their own currency and stamps, they challenge traditional notions of statehood and sovereignty. It's a quirky story but opens up a lot of discussion about what it means to be a nation.
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Actually, micronations are quite fascinating from a historical and legal perspective. There's a bunch of these all over the world. Some of them, like Sealand in the UK, have been involved in serious legal battles. Hutt River's use of humor to engage with the notion of statehood is quite unique and reflects a historically rebellious Aussie spirit.
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Haha, I love stories like this! Hutt River has always been on my bucket list of quirky places to visit. There's something super charming about a dude who decides to just start his own country. 😂 And their 'war' tactics are just the cherry on top!