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In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign…

In ancient Rome, it was considered a sign of wealth and sophistication to have one’s own private urine collection. Urine was collected and then sold to launderers, who used it to bleach clothing because it contained ammonia, a natural cleaning agent. Urine from men who ate a lot of vegetables was considered the most valuable… Read More »

In 1944, the US federal government….

In 1944, the US federal government slapped a heavy 30% tax on all food-serving venues (such as clubs) that featured dancing, leading to the downfall of swing music and dancing in America. It would not be repealed until the 1960s (though it was reduced a few years after implementation). Source

In 1429, King Charles VII of France…

In 1429, King Charles VII of France exempted the town of Domrémy from paying taxes “forever”, after a promise to Joan of Arc. Taxes were imposed again during the French Revolution. The post In 1429, King Charles VII of France… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 1695 the English parliament…

In 1695 the English parliament passed a law to tax all bachelors over the age of 25. The Bachelor Tax was later abolished in 1706. The post In 1695 the English parliament… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The winner of the first season…

The winner of the first season of the American show “Survivor”, Richard Hatch, served 4 years in prison for tax evasion after failing to report his winnings to the IRS. The post The winner of the first season… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – X-Men Are Not Dolls

In 2003, Marvel argued in a US court that mutants aren’t human in order to save on taxes. X-Men action … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – X-Men Are Not Dolls appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Bill Gates loves paying taxes…

Bill Gates loves paying taxes. In 2018, he paid over $10 billion in taxes but stated he should be paying more. In an interview, Gates said, “I’ve paid more taxes, over $10 billion, than anyone else, but the government should require people in my position to pay significantly higher taxes.” The post Bill Gates loves… Read More »