In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
BERTILLONAGE
Etymology
Noun
bertillonage (uncountable)
Originally, a system for the identification of criminals making use of anthropometric measurements — including head size, arm span, scars, distinguishing features and the like. The usage has been extended to encompass a means of identification of racing greyhounds.
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SEX
(noun) all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; “he wanted a better sex life”; “the film contained no sex or violence”
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