Scotland’s recent attempt to become an independent nation represents just one of many nationalist movements around the world. What other countries are looking to secede? Have any been successful? Special Thanks to Julian Huguet for hosting TestTube! Follow Julian on Twitter: @jhug00 Watch Julian on The Science of Happiness on SoulPancake: http://bit.ly/ScienceofHappiness Learn More: These Countries All Have Secession Movements Underway http://nomadcapitalist.com/2014/04/24/countries-secession-movements-from-government/ "Today, there are countries around the world that want to secede from their government and form their own nation; one that suits the needs of a local group of people, not some unaccountable government in a faraway capital." The Futures Of Countries: A Look At The Secession Movements Around The World http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-04-15/futures-countries-look-secession-movements-around-world "The world is abuzz over Crimea. 95% of the Crimean people recently voted to reconnect with Russia after a twenty-three-year hiatus.Although Crimea had been Russian for over 200 years, Western powers hollered "foul!" over the re-unification." What Would Happen If Texas Actually Seceded? http://theweek.com/article/index/236871/what-would-happen-if-texas-actually-seceded ""Talk of secession is in the air," says Brett Arends at MarketWatch. At least a small number of people in each of the 50 states have filed petitions on the White House website "We The People" asking that their state be allowed to leave the Union." With Eye on Scotland, Catalonia Hails Its Secession Bid http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/12/world/europe/with-eye-on-scotland-catalonia-hails-its-secession-bid.html "The world's attention may be riveted on Scotland and its secessionist drive, but Thursday was Catalonia's turn, as hundreds of thousands of flag-waving citizens rallied in the streets in what Catalan leaders hoped would be the prelude to the region's own vote on independence from Spain." Watch More: How New Countries Gain Independence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJEd4XOGWs8 _________________________ TestTube's new daily show is committed to answering the smart, inquisitive questions we have about life, society, politics and anything else happening in the news. It's a place where curiosity rules and together we'll get a clearer understanding of this crazy world we live in.

• published: 19 Sep 2014
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