In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BLACKROOT
Black"root`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: See Colicroot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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STRAFE
(verb) attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane; “civilians were strafed in an effort to force the country’s surrender”
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