Behind the Bastards Part Two: Qaddafi: His Bizarre Sci-Fi Stories, Childhood Hate Crimes and Amazonian Bodyguard Fetish
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Jul 12, 2018 
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Gaddafi's Wealth
- Muammar Gaddafi controlled Libya's oil and gas industry, amassing a $200 billion fortune.
- He may have been the world's richest man upon his death, surpassing Jeff Bezos.
Gaddafi's Terrorist Funding
- Gaddafi funded various revolutionary groups globally, including the IRA and Sandinistas.
- Most IRA bombs used Simtex explosives from Libya.
Gaddafi's Influence in Africa
- Gaddafi influenced many African nations to sever ties with Israel.
- He also convinced Central African Republic's emperor, Jean-Bédel Bokassa, to convert to Islam, briefly.