In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
BALTHAZAR
Balthazar, Balthasar
(noun) (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
balthazar (plural balthazars)
Alternative letter-case form of Balthazar
Etymology
Proper noun
Balthazar
A name ascribed to one of the Magi.
(Biblical character) a Babylonian king mentioned in the Book of Daniel.
A male given name from Old Persian.
Noun
Balthazar (plural Balthazars)
A very large wine bottle with the capacity of about 12 liters, equivalent to 16 standard bottles.
Source: Wiktionary
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