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.
BOUNCEDOWN
Etymology
Noun
bouncedown (plural bouncedowns)
(Australian rules football) The throwing of the ball down onto the ground by the umpire, after which the ruckmen from opposing teams battle for control of the ball.
Synonyms
• centre bounce
Source: Wiktionary
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