In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MENACCANITE
Me*nac"can*ite, n. Etym: [From Menaccan, in Cornwall, where it was first found.] (Min.)
Definition: An iron-black or steel-gray mineral, consisting chiefly of the oxides of iron and titanium. It is commonly massive, but occurs also in rhombohedral crystals. Called also titanic iron ore, and ilmenite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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