In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ERGOMETERS
Noun
ergometers
plural of ergometer
Source: Wiktionary
ERGOMETER
Er*gom"e*ter, n. [Gr. work + -meter.] (Physics)
Definition: A device for measuring, or an instrument for indicating, energy expended or work done; a dynamometer. -- Er`go*met"ric (#), a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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