TIL that in ancient Athens, only the 300 wealthiest citizens had to pay tax; this was considered a high honour, and taxpayers competed to provide the greatest public good

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TIL that in ancient Athens, only the 300 wealthiest citizens had to pay tax; this was considered a high honour, and taxpayers competed to provide the greatest public good

TIL that in ancient Athens, only the 300 wealthiest citizens had to pay tax; this was considered a high honour, and taxpayers competed to provide the greatest public good https://www.spectator.co.uk/2017/03/how-ancient-athens-made-the-rich-love-taxes/ RadagastWiz January 31, 2020 at 09:03PM

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TIL that in ancient Athens, only the 300 wealthiest citizens had to pay tax; this was considered a high honour, and taxpayers competed to provide the greatest public good

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