In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GOONEY
Noun
gooney (plural gooneys or goonies)
Any of several albatrosses, especially the black-footed albatross (Diomedea nigripes) and the Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
(slang) a foolish, silly or awkward person or thing; a goon.
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Source: Wiktionary
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