The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
MOONSTONES
Noun
moonstones
plural of moonstone
Source: Wiktionary
MOONSTONE
Moon"stone`, n. (Min.)
Definition: A nearly pellucid variety of feldspar, showing pearly or opaline reflections from within. It is used as a gem. The best specimens come from Ceylon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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