Diplomatic relations were established between the Republic of Korea and the Holy See on Dec. 11, 1963, during a period that was marked by political instability for the nascent republic.

In 2016, Deseret would have had a population of almost 32 million people and 44 electoral votes. Clinton would have won it by a 16-point margin. 538 also looked 12 other "imaginary" states ...

Some see the state of Deseret flag over Utah with its twelve stars surrounding a single larger star more symbolic of religious — than civil — history and that a theocratic empire lives on.