Had enough of this country?

Ever dreamt about starting your own?

I planted the flag.

This is mine.

I own this.

It's surprisingly easy.

There's 55 gallons of water,

500 pounds of concrete.

Or maybe not.

No country willingly gives up their territory.

Oh my God.

What is that?

Bullets.

Listen to Escape from Zakistan.

That's Escape from Zakistan.

That's Escape from Z-A-Q, Estan, on the I-Hart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

There are No Girls on the Internet as a production of IHeart Radio and Unbossed Creative.

I'm Bridget Todd, and this is There Are No Girls on the Internet.

Welcome to There Are No Girls on the Internet, where we explore the intersection of technology, identity, and social media.

Now, even if you've never seen the iconic image of former model Lena Forsen,

if you've ever shared a meme on the internet or texted a picture to a friend,

in some ways you have her picture to thank for it.

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