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TIL that in 1971 the Shah of Iran threw one of the most expensive parties in history, which spared no expense. It was attended by nearly all royal families, dignitaries and presidents. The example of over extravagance was ultimately used by the islamic revolutionaries to overthrow the Shah.

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