You Will NEVER Believe Why These WINDOWS Are SEALED! #shorts
Episode Title: You Will NEVER Believe Why These WINDOWS Are SEALED! #shorts Produced by: FactTechz Description: The window tax was a unique form of property taxation implemented in England, Wales, and Scotland from 1696 until its repeal in 1851 in England and Wales, and 1852 in Scotland. It was introduced by King William III as a way to generate revenue without directly taxing income. Under this system, homeowners paid a flat-rate house tax plus an additional charge based on the number of windows in their property. The tax was designed to reflect wealth, assuming that larger houses with more windows belonged to the richer class. However, it led to unintended architectural consequences. Many homeowners bricked up their windows to reduce the number taxed, creating dark, poorly ventilated living spaces. This had negative health implications, contributing to dampness, respiratory illnesses, and lack of natural light in urban housing. The window tax became widely unpopular, earning the n...
