Some may think Col. Moammar Gadhafi comes off as a bit eccentric, but someone doesnt stay in power for 40-plus years by accident.

The Financial Times reports today that Col. Gadhafi is something of a goldbug. The Libyan central bank, which the FT says is under Col. Gadhafis control, has been hoarding gold. According to the IMF, Libyas central bank has 143.8 tons of gold, putting it in the global top 25.

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