In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HEXACHLOROPHENE
hexachlorophene
(noun) antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
hexachlorophene (countable and uncountable, plural hexachlorophenes)
(organic compound) A polyhalogenated compound, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol)-3,4,6-trichloro-2-[(2,3,5-trichloro-6-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]phenol, once used as a disinfectant
Source: Wiktionary
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