Image via Wikimedia CommonsAccording to legend, in the 11th century, Lady Godiva took pity upon the people of Coventry who were being oppressed by heavy taxation imposed by her husband. In one of the more interesting takes on tax reform, weary of her entreaties, her husband agreed to tax relief if and would grant her request if she would strip naked and ride through the streets of the town. Lady Godiva took him at his word and did with the stipulation that everyone must stay indoors with doors and windows shut. She rode through the town, clothed only in her long hair. One person disregarded the order. Who was he?Answer: Just one person in the town, a tailor ever afterwards known as "Peeping Tom".
In the end, Godiva's husband keeps his word and abolishes the onerous taxes,
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