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"Mad" Mike Hughes was an American flat Earth conspiracy theorist known for flying in self-built rockets. On February 22, 2020, Mike Hughes was confirmed deceased following a crash-landing. He was 64 years old.

Submitted on 02/22/2020

Submitted by: Raihan Yafie
Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5xZFHUfYnE& February 22, 2020

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Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
So his antics finally did him in. Thanks, Raihan!


Bruce said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat
As Candi said.


James said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat
If bruce says it's a repeat I will take his word for it!


Tracy said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat
Thanks for your story, but we've already received it


Charles said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
Widely reported at the time, we do need a better write-up. Search doesn't find any duplicates.