In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DRAWTUBE
Etymology
Noun
drawtube (plural drawtubes)
The tube that is drawn out in order to expand a telescope.
Source: Wiktionary
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STOP
(verb) interrupt a trip; “we stopped at Aunt Mary’s house”; “they stopped for three days in Florence”
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