In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
LETHEON
Le"the*on, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: Sulphuric ether used as an anæsthetic agent. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THOUGHTFULLY
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
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