The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
FUGU
fugu
(noun) a blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
fugu (uncountable)
Blowfish: a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins.
Source: Wiktionary
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