In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ALLANITE
Etymology
Noun
allanite (plural allanites)
(mineral) Any of a group of silicate minerals that are a source of rare earth metals.
Source: Wiktionary
Al"lan*ite, n. Etym: [From T. Allan, who first distinguished it as a species.] (min.)
Definition: A silicate containing a large amount of cerium. It is usually black in color, opaque, and is related to epidote in form and composition.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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