CORANTO

Etymology

Noun

coranto (plural corantos or corantoes)

A fast-paced dance which originated in France.

(historical) An early informational broadsheet, bringing together news and philosophical discussion.

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Source: Wiktionary


Co*rant, Co*ran"to, n. Etym: [See Courant.]

Definition: A sprightly but somewhat stately dance, now out of fashion. It is harder to dance a corant well, than a jig. Sir W. temple. Dancing a coranto with him upon the heath. Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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THEORETICAL

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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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