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Because the taxman will absolutely hunt you down in low Earth orbit. The IRS explicitly outlines tax liabilities for income generated in outer space, ensuring…
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Because basic physics is the ultimate toll collector. Whether you are a massive cargo freighter paying hundreds of thousands or an eccentric swimmer paying…
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Once a toll booth goes up, it almost never comes down. Even after a bridge's original construction debt is fully paid off, authorities usually keep charging…
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If you thought your payroll deductions were bad, try starting a business in West Africa. According to historical World Bank data, the Ivory Coast imposes a…
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The government already knows exactly what you owe, but forces you to do complex math anyway. If you guess the numbers wrong, they enthusiastically penalize you.
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Because sitting in traffic wasn't punishing enough. To combat gridlock, the city slaps a massive daily fee on anyone daring to drive a private vehicle into…
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