In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
JAMBOREE
gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout
(noun) a gay festivity
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
jamboree (plural jamborees)
A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.
(dated, slang) A frolic or spree.
• W. A. Fraser
A large rally of Scouts or Guides.
(card games) In euchre: an undefeatable hand containing the five highest cards.
Source: Wiktionary
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AGITATION
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; “the political ferment produced new leadership”; “social unrest”
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