Why Can't Anyone Find This Mysterious Country?
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Gregor McGregor has lots of descendants who live in Nigeria. All of them are Princes.
Cool I'm a Nigerian and that was actually funny
Really?
When there’s actually no princes in Nigeria
I get the joke
🤣😜😂
This guy was so duplicitous, he conned people and still managed to be buried as a war hero in Venezuela!
Well I have a country I'm going to sell. It cost a lot are you rich you can buy it
Right?! I guess running from your problems was really effective back then.
I'm venezuelan, and I've never heard about Gregor, ever! Simon Bolivar really made some stupid decisions during his adventures.
He would fit right in today
@@KZheadExplore777 Guy it? Is it a gay bar country?
Gregor McGregor, the 1st man to sell an NFT!!! What a legend!
Ah....no. He was not the first. The first invented paper money and sold utopian shares in America in France, created the first stock bubble that burst some time later and ruined France's Finance structure until the economy crashed. That was decades before the French revolution.
@@Katharina-rp7iq thanks mate, was really hoping to see someone ruin this lighthearted witty comment to tell a story no one gives a fuck about 👍
@@TH-el1dr funny guy 😂
@@TH-el1drwitty? Just about. Lighthearted in intent, I’m sure, but somewhat less of a chucklefest when you consider the lives utterly ruined. I’m sorry you feel like @Katharina-rp7iq was pissing on your chips there by throwing in some - shock, horror - actual facts into the comment section of this video. Although the channel itself is devoted as much to entertaining as well as informing its viewers, it’s not uncommon for commenters to share little factoids as she has done here when there are instances of things having been overlooked or misrepresented either in the video or in the comments, and it’s all usually in a friendly, non-judgmental spirit. I’m pleased to see the commenter didn’t bother replying to your nasty, unnecessary little sideswipe - I’m sure she doesn’t need a white knight to swoop in to defend her, either - but you need calling out on your nobbery, mate. There’s no hint in her comment that she’s trying to score points, just correcting the record and getting the facts straight in the comments section of a video from a channel all about fun little bits of unusual general knowledge and storytelling. People watching this channel love the stories, but they must enjoy expanding their knowledge base, too. Find somewhere else to do your trolling or switch to decaff, you miserable, rude git.
Bruh 😂😂 I'm Nigerian and I'm not offended
I've always considered myself a pretty well-read person when it comes to history. Your channel has proved that I am absolutely not. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into these awesome videos
We need to talk about your car insurance
Who was the first president of America? Answer this super hard question ! I've got my answers ready on google.
@@yesli-1225 is it Herbert hoover?
@@beatjuiceworldwide1560 you really don't mind? I'd love to pick your brain I hope your a licensed chiropractor cuz then I know you know what you're talkin about
@@yesli-1225 was it Rasputin
As Venezuelan, it's nice to see the roots of our long honored tradition of condecorating scammers. Pretty impressive scam, tho ngl
Wow that's cool
Your country not faker then America
@@Zaiden. America is not a country though.
Lol
The OG Nigerian Prince.
It’s so sad what he did to those people. Imagine stepping off the ship and all your hope for a new life deflates in front of your eyes.
Absolutely devastating. Though a brilliant scheme but it was horrible and he was married too.
I got the same deflated hope when I stepped out of the plane who took me from idealic Sydney, Australia to Houston, Tx. …I had to live there for nearly 3 years. I don’t recommend it to my worst enemy.
@@Vee_of_the_Weald I would love to see Australia! I’ve been to Texas it’s so so.
@@Vee_of_the_Weald Really, Sydney citz think they can disparage another country state, when they live in Sydney.. you fcking Cooked Seagull in the gut of a Pelican which is eyeing off a small Maltese Cross.
@@gd8740 if you love being stuck in a car or neighborhood with inhospitable weather then you'll love Houston
That was undeniably one of the most fascinating stories I have ever heard. And to believe that it is true! Thank you Sir. You are truly an amazing storyteller. 🙏🙏🙏
This guy is one of the most impressive scammers I've ever heard about. Scammers these days don't need to do much to scam people into buying their NFT's or worthless cryptocurrency.
Them nfts that are hyped over by youtubers are legit the biggest scam
If you want to buy a legit cryptocurrency you should buy Million token. 1 Million fixed supply, deflationary, available on 8 diffrent blockchains, has staking funded by the founder himself. Dont miss out ;)
@@RonBest rlly bro. Nobody cares
@@RonBest looks like it's getting worth less and less every day
Sadly, cryptocurrency is starting to be recognized by legit financial concerns.
wow how is this even possible, i love the old world!
U love barbaric Neanderthals
@@HoopEnthusiasts the Neanderthals never made up countries as far as we know
This is basically nft's en requiem
Watch the video and you'll know
I think the video explained how it was possible pretty well
Man, you make on of the most informative, and intriguing videos. Keep going!
@merlin bruh
Plus he’s easy on the eyes
@@Hotspot87 So you're the beholder!
@@SpaceCattttt never between meals
Recently found your channel Aaran - not only is it so well researched and written, it is entertaining, informative and thoroughly enjoyable. Love the variety of topics covered too - I’m learning something new (well, more than one thing!) with every video I watch. Think this channel should be on every school syllabus and you deserve to be on a prime time spot on national TV. Brilliant. Thanks
I'm from Honduras and had heard of British settlers landing on the Mosquitoe Coast by mistake, but didn't know the whole story.
Wow...I LOVE your channel! Just when you thought you've heard it all, one must only come here to find new and amazing stories mostly lost to time. Great work, keep it up!
The first financial collapse of the nature described was actually in (if I remember the date correctly) 17th century Netherlands. The tulip bulb disaster (not the actual name of it, but the subject matter). For some reason, selling shares (or stocks - I don't know the difference) in tulips had taken off to the point where once poor people were able to buy mansions on the strength of what were, essentially, worthless promissory notes. Until, that is, someone actually questioned the whole affair, and virtually overnight, the stock market crashed. It's a fascinating story, one definitely worth looking into!
Well remembered! I think Simon Whistler made a video of this.
Sounds like a future Thoughty video.
I can imagine the same principle of value used for the Tulips is what we see today with NFTs. Technically (the majority but not all) invaluable but a large enough sway on public opinion to give it enough liquidity to justify the price; which only rises as more talk about it and the fear of missing out grows. This ain’t a dig at NFTs, just drawing similarities between the mindsets that often rhymes throughout history.
@@Vee_of_the_Weald Are there any facts in Simon Whistler's videos? Every one he makes is full of howlers, laughable mispronunciations etc. I know the story of Poyais already, and I haven't noticed Thoughty2 make an obvious mistake in this video.
@@hivaladeen4892 Invaluable is NOT the antonym of valuable. In fact it has the same meaning as “valuable”, only more so. Try “valueless” instead.
Love your channel man! Seriously, I'm subscribed to only 3 channels, this is the only one I follow and never find any issue with, ever. Hoping you hit 5m subs before June!! You deserve to be scouted for something worthwhile in life... unlike some kid who throws a ball in the air, runs forward to catch it and lands a full scholarship at some American football college. (Yea, I saw that today, ridiculous.)
I have watched so many of your videos and i honestly love all of them, please continue to work hard like this and give a example of what a good video looks like to all the people who don't bother with their content.
Wow! One of your best yet. Very informative and entertaining.
I'm obsessed with how you can provide great knowledge and make PP jokes at the same time peak performance
Hey, Thoughty2! I just wanted to say that I have been a fan of your channel since Your channel started during KZhead's heyday. I really appreciate the amount of effort, work, and research that you do in your videos. I've been a subscriber for years and you're still my favorite!
Mine too; good call dude. Love this channel-especially w/ dude as creator & narrator. Best channel on YT
Wow. Where do you find these amazing people and facts? This channel just keeps delivering the most interesting content. Love it. 😀
Lol, sweeeet. This guy looks like he may share some things in common that crazy French conman who sold The Eiffel Tower😂. This should be thoroughly entertaining & pretty damn funny, way excited to watch after work. Outstanding job, Thoughty! Very much appreciate your efforts. You’ve always been killin it w/ amazing videos outlining brilliantly incredible & interesting material, & yet I’d even dare to go as far as testifying to that going double for your most recent uploads. You’re on a concentrated mini-roll (inside your big roll overall of the last few years)! Well done, sir. You’ve such an impressive library of intensely enjoyable videos of you’ve endeavored this create from your own ideas and hard work. Hard to do much better. Good show, lad. Good show. Here here.
Im pretty mad that he didnt ever face justice for being responsible for so many deaths, but DAMN he must have had a golden tongue!
I love your channel. It’s informative and always interesting. I listen as I get ready for work. Thank you for the work. 😊
Pretty sure I've learnt more from Thoughty2 in an hour of binge watching than I have in the past week on revising for exams
You are inadvertently pointing out the weakness of the American Educational system since 1950. Teachers used to have the flexibility to teach as Thoughty2 or "NileRed" in chemistry. Sadly though, they are told how to teach now, so they can't think up ways to excel. Standardized state testing has gone too far. Used to be that you had the excellent schools, and the bad ones, and flexibility to move your children between them.
Not really, I haven't seen much fresh from him in six months. This was a good video, but am already familiar with the story. An acquaintance tried to write a novel on it.
@@thursoberwick1948 damn, you really are a downer aren't you? I've seen you talk down Simon Whistler and now Thoughty2...and I'm sure you've visited NileRed and Vsauce1 and 2 to write similar "I'm so smart, look at me" comments? (I'm 99% sure you have a "better way" of extracting Bismuth from Peto Bismol than NileRed) Edit: autocorrect
@@shuruff904 I just said this was a good video. Can you read? If I completely hated this channel, I wouldn't subscribe to it. This is one of his better ones recently. As for Simon WHISTLER (not Wheeler!), he makes highly inaccurate videos. We're not talking about obscurities here, but basic details, yet he says it all with such authority that some midwit types believe it and already take to quoting his "facts". I haven't watched or thought about Vsauce in years. He was okay... Never heard of NileRed.
@@thursoberwick1948 you first said, not really, then said you've already heard this story. Then said Simon's channel sucks on another comment. Just seemed negative. I prolly shouldn't have even said anything, since you're entitled to your opinions.
Thank you for the history lesson. I’ve been a long time subscriber and absolutely enjoy your style of history telling. Although I’m an armature history buff and can honestly say I’d never heard about Gregor McGregor or his nonexistent country of Poyais. Thanks again!
Man, what a scamer. He promised them a Utopia but gave them useless dirt just like the modern day polititians.
kinda impressive ngl
makes me think of trump lol
😂
Wow! what a fantastic tale. I've never heard anything about this. It's exactly the type of weird history we can't afford to lose.
Neither could the investors....
Idk why, but I really wanna hear Arran recite the lyrics to Fresh Prince of Bel Air like it's a story. Anyone else?
Bloody love Thoughty2 videos! Thanks, Aaron, for another fab nugget of worldly weirdness!!
Thanks me and Aaron enjoy the support and thank you very much for watching our videos
*Arran
What are you doing on KZhead? This is MGTOW Territory! Get back to Instagram Wench!
8:00 Looks like MacGregor was the old school Muhammad Ali. He knew how to say he was the greatest before actually backing it up. Very well connected, knew who to marry and when, very good timing. Yet when it came time to perform, boy o boy did he! Leading charges and armies into battle isn't something you just do without ability. This guy had substance behind his bravado.
Excellent video, as always. Thank you!
Seems my algorithm stopped putting your videos in my feed,so i haven't watched you for months. Watching you again, i have fallen in super -like with you all over again! Your humour and sarcasm that doesnt to too far ( ending up mean ), combined with the intelligence within that huge head of yours...well...i MISSED IT SO MUCH!! Don't ever stop being you, thoughty!!
Right now I am 2:35 and I am overly ecstatic at the thought that this could possibly end with "after collecting the money for the sale He then handed over a small tank full of sea monkeys and ran like hell"
Great episode, great way to unwind and get ready for the week ahead...And as always thanks for all your hard work.
Love your work bud keep it up
I love this guy I have watched all his vids and can't get enough of him plus I got his book
Talking of odd snowfall, craziest I've seen here in Estonia was in middle of June in 2014 when outside was +12°C and it started snowing. Because it was so warm, nothing stayed on the ground and it instantly melted, but I've never seen anything like that.
OOOO fellow estonia person
Montana USA I've seen it snow in every single month. Even july
-12°C if it's snowing. +12°C is longsleeve and hat weather but it won't be snowing
@@zimriel But it was snowing, I checked the temperature because it was summer.
@@zimriel This video here has recording of that day /watch?v=kwkkU7u4Jas&ab_channel=allanseeder
i love you because you're a pro, not an "influenceur"
More power to your very educational channel Sir!
I love stories like this..... the whole way through shaking my head that the upper classes that are so poorly educated with their paid for diplomas that they fall for this type of sh*t every time! It's also the same thing that chills me to the bone knowing the same stupid runs the government!
True
Even educated people could easily be fooled. The access to information back then was way harder, and the political situation of South America back then was also very unstable. A good comparison for the modern times would be the Fyre Festival, Internet Historian has a great video on it.
To be fair, it was more-so lower and middle class people who signed up to go on the trip, since they had little going for them by in Britain. Some upper class people may have donated money towards the scam, but ultimately, it’s not like they were the ones who lost everything.
True but I know that I will one day go to those colleges unless people see that there is better ways.
Haha and u know how to run a country???
Ya hear these types of stories and think, "I wish I could've lived in those days and made a fortune!", but we all would be uneducated peasants, too busy doing heavy labor, and would never think up any of these scams
Yeah I mean, it helps he started out kind of rich and then was able to marry into two separate wealthy families in a time when the parents of the bride really had to be convinced and not just the bride.
True! It's like everyone was a prince or aristocrat in a former life. Never a peasant leper
@@emceeboogieboots1608 I guess availability bias kicks in there. You never read the personal accounts of peasants back that far. Don't really start hearing from ordinary people until much later.
@@emceeboogieboots1608 What about a leper prince or an aristocratic peasant?
So , Gregor was 18th century crypto enthusiast.
"...as opposed to Pathetic Phallus, which is something you call your enemy..." I'm gonna have to remember that. Gave me a "sensible chuckle" for sure.
This reminds me of the first Kickstarter crowdfunding scheme for a video game that stays in development for years and years and never comes to be.. but a ton invested and the devs wanted them to believe they wanted to complete it so badly.
What was the supposed name of a video game?
Researchers are still hunting for the long lost Thoughty1
McGregor and Poirier? As a UFC fans this makes the story more crazy being the stories have a lot of similarities. McGregor and Poirier were always rivals with different moral traits.
As expected, you have very eloquently told the story. It was engaging, interesting and intriguing. Thank you for presenting such great stories most of us didn’t know about. Wish you great health
Love these videos. Thank you.
When my son was about 11 years old he entered a Jaycee Relay Race. He’d never ran track before and didn’t know everybody wore shorts. He came in jeans, to everyone’s amusement. He ran the last leg for his team - and came away the fastest runner of the day, and made up considerable distance to win. This video made me think of that day. How I wish I had been able to see it, instead of only hear and read about it. I was a single mom and had to work. My son was an amazing athlete. ❤️
Poyais sounds like such an amazing name for a place to live.
This is a perfect channel for me, when i draw i listen to you talk about history.
I love your videos theyre awesome and full of information.
Bro. Been watching you for years. I think you have the best informative videos and the funniest.
Before the internet existed people's words, titles and papers were often all you really had in terms of verification. He has the words, he had the titles and he had pieces of paper. Therefore he was trusted. A trust he used to steal from others as much as he could.
Creationists still claim titles they do not have or that are worthless titles bought from diploma mills.
Pardon? I’m a creationist & never heard of any claiming titles. Apart from earned degrees from well-reputed universities, that is.
Love your videos. I have been watching them for a few weeks and just realized I forgot to subscribe. My bad.. Thanks for the great videos.
I love this story! Thanks for this video!
Great story, excellently told
legend has it that the victims of this man came up with the phrase "too good to be true"
Something I find really interesting is that the second load of 200 pioneers were aboard the Kennersley Castle, which just so happens to be the ship that brought my great great great (great?) grandfather to South Africa
This should be a movie. What leading man should play General McGregor
My favorite British chap uploads yet again. Love to see it!
Thoughty2 is always such a great channel. Always interesting ☺️🤔
" But it takes a special kind of bastard" 🤣🤣 I spit my coffee out.
One of my favorite channel on the TUBE!!!
Aaron Aaron you great man continue to make these videos and we will support you and join your podcast love you man.
Meanwhile Netflix: Write it down! Write it down!
Excellent discourse. I learnt something today.
Hi, I enjoy your contents a lot, but please please make more podcasts. I would really appreciate it.
My guy changed his name and status more then I change my gamer tag 😂
This man for real got a starter pick when he joined the army 😂😂
Your storytelling skills are amazing. Subscribed.
Well here you are again, looks like we’re in San Rafael stuck in traffic! That’s OK you’re a great copilot! Looking forward to hearing your story! So let’s sit back and enjoy the ride
Will Bread and Circuses ever be on audible? I really enjoyed stick a flag in it. I actually got audible just for it and have been using it since. But I hope he can get the new book on there I can't be bothered to read it after all. lol
McGregor was definitely having fun with his cons and you can’t convince me otherwise
Always great stories and impeccable narration!!!
Wonderful segment. Good on you.
Hello Shannon, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
What an incredible video, Aaron! I would love to hear what happened to the survivors of Poyais. Did some of them settle in Honduras or did they restart their life in Britain? Maybe their future generations can tell the tales of how their great great grandparents were tricked into this diabolical plan.
He said they all died of sickness
@@CmasonFranceNo he didn’t. He literally said some of them were rescued
Then the survivors were taken to (somewhere?) where they died of sickness.
Where do you find these amazing stories? Yet another excellent video 👌
Internet
@@opalescencedoll7840 what a mindblowing discovery😂😂
@@theflyingdutchguy9870 ikr
I've actually heard of this one before.
@@speedy01247 same
If only history classes in school had been HALF as interesting as stories like this. Thanks!
You are the BEST storyteller ever!!!!! Don't stop ever! 😎😎😎
Huge fan of ur way of narrating the subject 😻 best of luck for ur future projects sir love from india 🇮🇳
This chap sure knows how to keep us interested
Thank you for the video
Would love to see a video covering the Acali raft experiment, think you’d provide a very interesting take
A good book to read about this is Truth: A History Of Bullshit
What a dreadful title for a book.
@@thursoberwick1948 you literally have a rebuttal for most comments here...what are you on about really? It shouldn't bother me, but you come off as a know it all bully with 3 cats and no friends....with a fireplace and a whole ass library in your living room full of books you've never opened.....
I love your channel keep up the great stuff!
Uhhhh what the hell does any of this mean?
@@oliversherman2414 any of what ?
@@reidb6327 There was a message which I replied to but it's gone now for some reason
@@oliversherman2414 oh 😂
😂
Hey, is Thoughty2 there? Are you still doing RIF? Always a fan of all the uploads. Take care!
Kind of upset the algorithm didn't point me to this channel earlier. Great topics and presentation 5 stars.
"Pathetic phallus" made me crack up 🤣
So basically, this guy was the 19th century version of Anna Delvey.
Man you Channel is just so good 🥳
You really have great speaking skills. Natural Talent 🤗
If he was still alive he would be selling Mars colonies NFTs
Ehh hello there good idea i made up myself
I think original title was ‘how this man sold a fake country’ something like that
just leaving a comment to help the algorithm, love your stuff thoughty2
That was a great episode!
Cazique is derived from "Cacique". A name for a tribal chief South America and the Caribbean natives before the Spaniards invaded and colonized them
The greatest bait and switch of all time! 😂
Thoughty2 back must hurt from carrying literally all of youtube on it. Best creator on here
I have been watching your videos for a while now but I haven’t finished a single one because I always fall asleep to your videos