In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CAMPANOLOGY
Etymology
Noun
campanology (usually uncountable, plural campanologies)
The study of bells and their casting, tuning, and ringing.
Source: Wiktionary
Cam`pa*nol"o*gy, n. Etym: [LL. campana bell _ -logy.]
Definition: The art of ringing bells, or a treatise on the art.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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