stackyFACTSNothing is more permanent than a temporary government measure. Originally enacted to rebuild a town completely destroyed by a massive flood, this emergency liquor tariff was so incredibly lucrative that lawmakers just quietly decided to keep it running for almost a century, milking residents indefinitely for a solved crisis.
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The most beloved annual tradition was born from artillery shells. Originally pitched as a temporary patriotic measure during the Civil War, the federal…
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Candy bars are subjected to standard taxation, unless they require refrigeration. If it has to be kept cold, the state decides it is no longer candy and lifts…
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Ever 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…
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When eighteenth-century London descended into total alcoholic chaos, Parliament tried to price sobriety into existence. The Gin Act imposed crushing duties on…
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Rotis enjoy a lower tax bracket because they are considered basic staples. Parathas, being slightly more complicated to make, get slapped with a higher rate.…
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Breathing is free, but putting compressed air into your tires will cost you both quarters and state tax. The state ensures that even the literal atmosphere is…
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