In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CHALCIDIAN
Chal*cid"i*an, n. Etym: [L. chalcis a lizard, Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of a tropical family of snakelike lizards (Chalcidæ), having four small or rudimentary legs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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