In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CARNALLITES
Noun
carnallites
plural of carnallite
Source: Wiktionary
CARNALLITE
Car"nal*lite, n. Etym: [G. carnallit, fr. Von Carnall, a Prussian.] (Min.)
Definition: A hydrous chloride of potassium and magnesium, sometimes found associated with deposits of rock salt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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