In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CADAVERINES
Noun
cadaverines
plural of cadaverine
Source: Wiktionary
CADAVERINE
Ca*dav"er*ine, Ca*dav"er*in, n. [From Cadaver.] (Chem.)
Definition: A sirupy, nontoxic ptomaine, C5H14N2 (chemically pentamethylene diamine), formed in putrefaction of flesh, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CONFORMITY
(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards; “their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”
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