In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OMPHALOMANCY
Etymology
Noun
omphalomancy (uncountable)
divination by means of a child's navel, to learn how many children the mother may have.
Source: Wiktionary
Om"pha*lo*man"cy, n. Etym: [Omphalo- + -mancy.]
Definition: Divination by means of a child's navel, to learn how many children the mother may have. Crabb.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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