In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KAIROMONE
Etymology
Noun
kairomone (plural kairomones)
(biology) Any substance produced by an individual of one species that benefits the recipient which is of a different species but is harmful to the producer.
Source: Wiktionary
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BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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