In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
KINKAJOUS
Noun
kinkajous
plural of kinkajou
Source: Wiktionary
KINKAJOU
Kin"ka*jou`, n. Etym: [F. kinkajou, quincajou, from the native American name.] (Zoƶl.)
Definition: A nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only representative of a distinct family (CercoleptidƦ) allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey bear.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DOOMED
(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; ātheir business venture was doomed from the startā; āan ill-fated business ventureā; āan ill-starred romanceā; āthe unlucky prisoner was again put in ironsā- W.H.Prescott
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