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.
BAWNEEN
Etymology
Noun
bawneen (countable and uncountable, plural bawneens)
(Ireland) Woven wool or flannel; especially undyed, unbleached wool.
(Ireland) A traditional Irish "Aran" sweater.
(Ireland) A waistcoat with sleeves, typically worn by labourers and fishermen.
Source: Wiktionary
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14 April 2025
FOCUS
(noun) maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; “in focus”; “out of focus”
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