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Moon crater now named after Michael Jackson (photos)


The moon crater previously known as Posidonius J is being renamed Michael Joseph Jackson.
(Moon map: Lunar Republic)

The man who created the moonwalk now has a moon crater named in his honor. The Lunar Republic announced Monday that the Posidonius J crater in the Moon's Lake of Dreams (Lacus Somniorum) has been renamed Michael Joseph Jackson. The 13.5-mile-wide crater is adjacent to a 1,200-acre parcel owned by the King of Pop.

Yes, you read that right. Michael Jackson owns property on the moon. Lots of it. In fact, he was among the largest private owners of moon property, according to the lunar registry. Don't laugh, it was a good investment.

He bought the Lake of Dreams property for  $27.40 per acre in 2005. Real estate in that area — which is zoned for proposed tourism (T-1), scientific industrial (S-1), operations base (O-1) and light industrial (L-1) — is now selling for 25 percent more now than it was four years ago.

Here is Michael's claim to the Lake of Dreams property, followed by a photo of it. One of these days we're all going to be going there for vacation ...

 

 

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  • Eby 2 years ago
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    Micheal, the other side of the veil already welcome you back. You have done a good job. espavo.. you have changed the earth vibration.
    my unconditional love to you.

  • Donnetta LaShon 2 years ago
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    Michael,I am so proud of you for all your accomplishments,and all of your wise business investments.You were truly one of kind & you will ALWAYS be THE KING OF 'MUSIC' in my heart.I miss you dearly.The world misses you..May you rest in peace.

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