In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NEPA
Nepa, genus Nepa
(noun) type genus of the Nepidae: typical elongate-oval water scorpions
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Ne"pa, n. Etym: [L. nepa scorpion.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A genus of aquatic hemipterus insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also scorpion bug and water scorpion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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