In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LOADSTONES
Noun
loadstones
plural of loadstone
Source: Wiktionary
LOADSTONE
Load"stone`, Lode"stone, n. Etym: [Load, lode + stone.] (Min.)
Definition: A piece of magnetic iron ore possessing polarity like a magnetic needle. See Magnetite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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