In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BASIONS
BASION
Ba"si*on, n. Etym: [Gr. a base.] (Anat.)
Definition: The middle of the anterior margin of the great foramen of the skull.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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