When the British raised taxes on beer in the 17th century, they inadvertently made gin the cheapest alcoholic beverage. The ensuing widespread consumption of gin led to alcoholism problems in Britain, with the death rate overtaking the birth rate during this period. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Alcohol duties – All you need to know – Politics.co.uk
On October 14, 1978, Jimmy Carter signed the bill H.R. 1337 which created an exemption from taxation of beer brewed at home for personal or family use, which opened the door for today’s craft beer brewers. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: How Jimmy Carter Sparked the Craft Beer Revolution (kegworks.com)
The Incas used colorful knotted cords called Quipu to record numbers and archives such as census data, tax obligations, and storehouse records. They had up to a thousand unique strands. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quipu
A pack of cigarettes could cost $40 in Australia – WTF fun facts
