Top 7 Most Ridiculous Taxes Ever Imposed By The Authorities

 The facial hair tax of Peter The Great

The debate on whether Peter the Great was a forward thinking, radical monarch or simply a lunatic who thought that the crown eliminates the need to apply reason in his decisions can go on and on. Now, without denying that he definitely is a colorful character, the infamous “beard tax” definitely tips the scale towards the latter category. In essence, his notorious detestation of facial hair determined him to apply a substantial tax on any citizen that has the audacity to grow such a vial “ornament” on his face. Not only that, but his bearded loyal subjects were also required to wear pendants that admitted to the ridiculousness of their facial hair.