In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HAEMOCHROMOGEN
Hæm`o*chro"mogen, n. Etym: [Hæmochrome + -gen.] (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: A body obtained from hemoglobin, by the action of reducing agents in the absence of oxygen.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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