These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Absolutely No Debt Tolerance

Dubai can be alluring for outside folks. With high paying jobs, a tax-free income, and regular accessibility to the finer things, lots of people chase the high life here. But, if you start to fall behind on your payments, or wrack up any debt whatsoever, you will be deported or jailed without a second chance. 

Custom License Plates are a Display of Wealth

Believe it or not, selling license plates is a multi-billion dollar industry in Dubai. A fair deal of unique license plates can go for over $10 million, but single-digit license plates can go for over $1 billion. License plates are a symbol of power, status, and prestige, so they are highly coveted by the upper class. 

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The More You Know

  • The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in their lifetime.
  • Pizza only became popular in the United States after American troops occupying Italy during World War 2 became hooked on it and then popularized it back home.
  • The word "kimono" means "a thing to wear."
  • For every human on Earth, there are 1.6 million ants.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.