stackyFACTSEver wonder why the Ace of Spades looks so ridiculously fancy? It’s a giant receipt. English monarchs taxed playing cards and required the manufacturer to stamp the top card—usually the Ace of Spades—to prove the duty was paid. Forging this stamp was a massive offense, so companies made the design incredibly intricate to prevent counterfeiting.
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