In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BARYTAS
Noun
barytas
plural of baryta
Source: Wiktionary
BARYTA
Ba*ry"ta, n. Etym: [Gr. heavy. Cf. Baria.] (Chem.)
Definition: An oxide of barium (or barytum); a heavy earth with a specific gravity above 4.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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