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Unusual Historical Taxes: From Beards and Windows to Robots and Knowledge

  • Beards taxed in Russia
  • Windows taxed in the UK
  • Body piercings taxed in Arkansas US
  • Bricks taxed in the UK
  • Salt taxed in France
  • Champagne taxed in Germany
  • Hats taxed in the UK
  • Candles taxed in the UK
  • Cow flatulence taxed in Denmark
  • Playing cards and dice taxed in the UK
  • Bagels taxed in New York US
  • Fireplaces taxed in the UK
  • Tattoos taxed in Arkansas US
  • Soap taxed in the UK
  • Illegal drugs taxed in Tennessee US
  • Google taxed in France
  • Wig powder taxed in the UK
  • Unapproved baby names taxed in Sweden
  • Not smoking cigarettes taxed in China
  • Urine taxed in Ancient Rome
  • Tethered hot air balloons taxed in Kansas US
  • Cowardice taxed in the UK
  • Car accidents taxed in Missouri US
  • Political opponents’ land taxed in Oliver Cromwell UK
  • Patterned wallpaper taxed in the UK
  • Litigation taxed in Tennessee US
  • Slave freedom taxed in Ancient Rome
  • Modesty taxed in India
  • Belt buckles taxed in Texas US
  • Robots taxed in South Korea
  • Men not being married taxed in Missouri US
  • Knowledge taxed in the UK
  • Clocks taxed in the UK

Source: marcusward.co

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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