In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OBESOGEN
Etymology
Noun
obesogen (plural obesogens)
A chemical or other factor that disturbs a body's normal processes, causing it to tend toward obesity.
Source: Wiktionary
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8 February 2025
STATE
(noun) the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state; “the state has lowered its income tax”
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