In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CORNSHELLER
Corn"shell`er (krn"shl`r), n.
Definition: A machine that separates the kernels of corn from the cob.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ELOQUENCE
(noun) powerful and effective language; “his eloquence attracted a large congregation”; “fluency in spoken and written English is essential”; “his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police”
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