In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
OXALETHYLINE
Ox`al*eth"yl*ine, n. Etym: [Oxalic + ethyl + -ine.]
Definition: A poisonous nitrogenous base (C6H10N2) obtained indirectly from oxamide as a thick transparent oil which has a strong narcotic odor, and a physiological action resembling that of atropine. It is probably related to pyridine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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