In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HOUSEFLY
housefly, house fly, Musca domestica
(noun) common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
housefly (plural houseflies)
Any fly regularly found in human dwellings.
The common housefly, Musca domestica, that frequents most homes and spreads some diseases.
Source: Wiktionary
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