In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GASTROLITHS
Noun
gastroliths
plural of gastrolith
Source: Wiktionary
GASTROLITH
Gas`tro*lith, n. Etym: [Gastro- + -lith.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: See Crab's eyes, under Crab.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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