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The man who made millions by selling the Moon

Lunar genius or lunatic?
Jack of all trades
Crazy idea
Free for all
Legal basis
Cunning loophole
Successful registration
UN application
Rightful owner
Humble beginnings
The Lunar Embassy
Media frenzy
Land prices
Extra moneyspinner
Millions of customers
Roaring trade
Universal appeal
Hollywood celeb customers
Presidental lunar landowners
Corporate clients
Protected regions
The Galactic Government
Extraterrestrial currency
The Galactic Government shuttle
Hope's pyramid colony
Previous 'owners'
Hope's big misunderstanding
Expert verdict
Grey area
Legal hassles
Country ban
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Lunar genius or lunatic?

Dennis Hope, a former used car salesman from California, claimed ownership of the Moon in 1980 and has since made £7.7 million allegedly 'selling' it off by the acre. Property genius, complete lunatic or savvy con artist who has pulled off one of the greatest scams of all time? This is his incredible story.
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05 April 2016

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