In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
DUSE
Duse, Eleonora Duse
(noun) Italian actress best known for her performances in tragic roles (1858-1924)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Duse, n.
Definition: A demon or spirit. See Deuce.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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