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.
BIRTHMARK
birthmark, nevus
(noun) a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
birthmark (plural birthmarks)
A mark on the skin formed before birth.
Source: Wiktionary
Birth"mark`, n.
Definition: Some peculiar mark or blemish on the body at birth. Most part of this noble lineage carried upon their body for a natural birthmark, . . . a snake. Sir T. North.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CHAIRLIFT
(noun) a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable
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