In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COTTABUS
Etymology
Noun
cottabus (uncountable)
An ancient game played by throwing wine at metal disks or pans, trying to knock them down or make them sink in a basin of water.
Source: Wiktionary
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THOUGHTFULLY
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
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