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I read on reddit a few days ago that the 300 richest people in Athens would be the only people to pay taxes. Is this true, if so, were there any perks or social or otherwise? Was there a lot of turnover as to who belonged. It's a fascinating concept and I would like to learn more.

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After the attack of 9/11 the US invoked the collective defense act of the NATO agreement. How did the other nations of NATO react to the use of this clause?

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Does the availability of bamboo delay the adoption of the lathe?

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I read on reddit a few days ago that the 300 richest people in Athens would be the only people to pay taxes. Is this true, if so, were there any perks or social or otherwise? Was there a lot of turnover as to who belonged. It's a fascinating concept and I would like to learn more.	167
After the attack of 9/11 the US invoked the collective defense act of the NATO agreement. How did the other nations of NATO react to the use of this clause?	1
Does the availability of bamboo delay the adoption of the lathe?	1