In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
BRUX
Etymology
Verb
brux (third-person singular simple present bruxes, present participle bruxing, simple past and past participle bruxed)
To grind the teeth, especially involuntarily or during sleep.
Source: Wiktionary
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SHEET
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