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.
MITHRAISM
Mithraism, Mithraicism
(noun) ancient Persian religion; popular among Romans during first three centuries a.d.
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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AMISS
(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”
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