In 1970-71, the highest income tax in India was an astounding 97.75%. Currently, the highest tax bracket is 30%.

In 2006, Anil Ambani was richer than Mukesh Ambani by ₹500 crores. The tables have turned drastically since then.

'Jingle Bells’ the famous Christmas carol was written by J.P. Morgan’s uncle, James L. Pierpont.

In 2009, during the last day of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, the central bank issued a $100 trillion note.

The world’s first bank, Monte Dei Paschi di Siena, which started in 1472 in Italy, is still in business today.