In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MYIASIS
myiasis
(noun) infestation of the body by the larvae of flies (usually through a wound or other opening) or any disease resulting from such infestation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
myiasis (plural myiases)
(medicine) The infestation of a living vertebrate by maggots.
Synonym: flystrike
Source: Wiktionary
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