In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALBEDOES
Noun
albedoes
plural of albedo
Source: Wiktionary
ALBEDO
Al*be"do, n. Etym: [L., fr. albus white.]
Definition: Whiteness. Specifically: (Astron.) The ratio which the light reflected from an unpolished surface bears to the total light falling upon that surface.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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