In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FERAE
Fe"ræ, n. pl. Etym: [L., wild animals, fem. pl. of ferus wild.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A group of mammals which formerly included the Carnivora, Insectivora, Marsupialia, and lemurs, but is now often restricted to the Carnivora.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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