In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MOSQUITOFISH
mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis
(noun) silvery topminnow with rows of black spots of tropical North America and West Indies; important in mosquito control
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
mosquitofish (plural mosquitofishes or mosquitofish)
Any of several small fish that feed on mosquitoes, but especially those of the genus Gambusia.
Source: Wiktionary
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QUANDONG
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