In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FAIRGROUNDS
Etymology 1
Noun
fairgrounds (plural fairgrounds)
Alternative spelling of fairground; the grounds where a fair is held.
Usage notes
• This variant is often chosen when the site is for a recurring fair, as opposed to a happenstance itinerant one
• While this is plural, the use is sometimes treated as singular.
Etymology 2
Noun
fairgrounds
plural of fairground
Source: Wiktionary
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