In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CANTHARID
Noun
cantharid (plural cantharids)
(zoology) Any member of the Cantharidae.
Source: Wiktionary
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