In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HUMDRUMS
Noun
humdrums
plural of humdrum
Source: Wiktionary
HUMDRUM
Hum"drum`, a.
Definition: Monotonous; dull; commonplace. "A humdrum crone." Bryant.
Hum"drum`, n.
1. A dull fellow; a bore. B. Jonson.
2. Monotonous and tedious routine. Dissatisfied with humdrum. The Nation.
3. A low cart with three wheels, drawn by one horse.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
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