The Kingdom of 109
An absolute monarchy dedicated to the preservation of traditional mathematics
The History of 109, p.4
The National Anthem
During the summer of 2010, construction workers uncovered a poem apparently written by a witness to battle that liberated Tieland. The poem read:
Not small potatoes
Not small potatoes
We are not small potatoes
Mr. Huang, astounded at the lyrical genius, decided to make the poem the kingdom's national anthem.
The Renovation
Soon after Mr. Huang's return, the Powers-That-Be informed Mr. Huang and many of its allies that they would be moved outside of Longfellow temporarily while Longfellow is renovated. Even worse, 109 would not be allowed to return to its home. They would be placed elsewhere. All the murals would be lost. Mr. Huang and all of 109 was devastated.
The Farewell
On April 11, 2011, new and old 109 citizens and friends of 109 gathered together for one last time to say goodbye to their home. Everyone was treated to a screening of the first 10 minutes of "Mangos and Large Potatoes", the documentary of the history of the Kingdom of 109. Mr. Huang delivered the speech "109 Is Great". Then, he led 109 away from its home on the 109 Trail of Tears. 109 was moved to Villa 52 for an indeterminate amount of time.
The Prophecy
In a cave nestled in the eastern mountains of 109, there lived a prophetess whom Mr. Huang would visit from time to time for words of wisdom. During one visit, she prophesied that one day, the two turtles would return for him. At that time, Mr. Huang and someone else must leave the kingdom on the turtles.
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