In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HEXONE
Etymology
Noun
hexone (countable and uncountable, plural hexones)
(organic compound) A liquid hydrocarbon, C6H8, of the valylene series, obtained from distillation products of certain fats and gums.
Source: Wiktionary
Hex"one, n. Etym: [Hex- + -one.] (Chem.)
Definition: A liquid hydrocarbon, C6H8, of the valylene series, obtained from distillation products of certain fats and gums.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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