In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CERULEUM
Ce*ru"le*um, n. [NL.]
Definition: A greenish blue pigment prepared in various ways, consisting essentially of cobalt stannate. Unlike other cobalt blues, it does not change color by gaslight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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