In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
NOCTILUCIN
Noc*ti*lu"cin, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A fatlike substance in certain marine animals, to which they owe their phosphorescent properties.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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FABLED
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
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