Masjid al-Haram, the holiest site in Islam has been rebuilt and renovated so much that it’s worth about one hundred billion dollars.
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(Not So) Fun Fact: 1973 Oil Crisis
For supporting Israel, Saudi Arabia and many Islamic nations with oil stopped selling gasoline to the countries that sided with Israel. Gas prices in America went up 300% and there were shortages.
Fun Fact: Saudi Aramco Profitability
Saudi Aramco is the oil and natural gas company of Saudi Arabia, owned by the country’s royal family. It’s technically the largest company in value in the world, as it’s easily one of the most profitable.
(Not So) Fun Fact: When Trump Threatened Saudi Arabia On Behalf of Russian Oil Profits
It’s been reported that Trump secretly told the government of Saudi Arabia to end their price war over oil with Russia (which led to very cheap gasoline prices) or risk losing all the aid and military presence that America provided.
Fun Fact: The Requirement For Citizenship in Saudi Arabia
While the vast majority of citizens in Islamic countries are Muslim, Saudi Arabia goes one step further and claims that all citizens (no exceptions) are Muslims.
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