In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LUTETIUM
lutetium, lutecium, Lu, atomic number
(noun) a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lutetium (uncountable)
A chemical element (symbol Lu) with an atomic number of 71, a silvery-white metal which resists corrosion in dry air.
Synonyms
• cassiopeium (name proposed by Baron Carl Auer von Welsbach, one of the discoverers of lutetium, but rejected)
Source: Wiktionary
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