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'Fun' fact: the Doge of Venice was a dictator, formally elected by the rich and powerful families but really passed-down in the standard ways of autocratic succession, that is inheritance and violent power-struggles.

Mr Musk may like the word 'doge' both because he may feel it his rightful position in society and because the Medici _were_, often, great patrons of the arts.

The word is derived from the Latin 'dux', from which we get the English 'duke' and the Italian 'Duce'.

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How news stories you only half remember now seem so much worse…

‘His decision to place the statue outside Fulham's stadium was unpopular, with supporters saying it made the club a "laughing stock".

Mr robustly defended the statue, saying: "If some stupid fans don't understand and appreciate such a gift this guy gave to the world, they can go to hell."



bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manc

Michael Jackson statue
BBC News · Michael Jackson statue: National Football Museum removes artwork - BBC NewsThe National Football Museum says the decision is part of plans to "better represent" football's stories.