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SmartAss Facts
Surprising facts about tax — the history of taxation and the strange things governments have taxed over the centuries.
Tax is a surprisingly rich topic with facts that challenge common assumptions. Friction converts kinetic energy into heat. Children laugh far more frequently than adults—up to 300 times a day — adulthood reduces that to “once, maybe, if taxes weren’t due.”. The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation. The Laffer Curve illustrates the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue. On SmartAss Facts, every fact goes through a verification process and is labeled ✓ TRUE or ✗ FAKE, so you never have to wonder what's real. Browse the collection below — you might be amazed by what's verified science and what turns out to be a long-running myth about tax that people still believe.
Friction converts kinetic energy into heat. Children laugh far more frequently than adults—up to 300 times a day — adulthood reduces that to “once, maybe, if taxes weren’t due.”. The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation.
Yes, this is verified. Friction converts kinetic energy into heat. Another confirmed fact: Children laugh far more frequently than adults—up to 300 times a day — adulthood reduces that to “once, maybe, if taxes weren’t due.”.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "Beyoncé once rehearsed a smile so powerful it became a tax write-off." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.