Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
FISKING
Etymology
Named after journalist Robert Fisk. Originated in the blogosphere.
Noun
fisking (plural fiskings)
A rebuttal to an article or blog made by quoting its content in sections and refuting each section individually.
Source: Wiktionary
FISK
Fisk, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Sw. fjeska to bustle about.]
Definition: To run about; to frisk; to whisk. [Obs.] He fisks abroad, and stirreth up erroneous opinions. Latimer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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