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The Woman Who Taxed the King's Beard

In 1535, the Kingdom of Hungary introduced a "beard tax," initiated by Queen Mary of Hungary. Men who wanted to sport facial hair had to pay for the privilege. This unusual tax was meant to raise funds, but also encouraged men to embrace a clean-shaven look, setting a peculiar social trend.
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