Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
FACETIAE
Etymology
Originated 1520–30 from Latin facētiae, plural of facētia (jest); see facete+-ia and facetious.
Noun
facetiae pl (plural only)
(rare) Witty or amusing writings or remarks.
(archaic, euphemism) Indecent books.
Source: Wiktionary
Fa*ce"ti*æ (, n. pl. Etym: [L., fr. facetus. See Facete.]
Definition: Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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