In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IDEOGENY
I`de*og"e*ny, n. Etym: [Ideo- + -geny, from the same root as Gr. idéogénie.]
Definition: The science which treats of the origin of ideas.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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