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Think taxes are boring? Think again. From beards and bachelors to windows and wallpaper, British history is full of bizarre ways the government tried to squeeze pennies from the public. In this countdown, we reveal 10 of the strangest, silliest, and most surprising taxes ever imposed in the UK - including one that might still be on its way... the infamous "Milkshake Tax."

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00:00 Introduction
00:17 The Milkshake Tax
00:47 The Beard Tax
01:11 The Bachelor Tax
01:49 The Clock & Watch Tax
02:18 The Hearth Tax
03:17 The Wallpaper Tax
04:01 The Dice and Playing Card Tax
05:06 The Soap Tax
05:37 The Hat Tax
06:05 The Window Tax

Pictures used: CC BY-SA 3.0 Firminy-Château des Bruneaux-Aile ouest Daniel Villafruela.