In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PABLUM
pap, pablum
(noun) worthless or oversimplified ideas
Pablum
(noun) a soft form of cereal for infants
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Proper noun
Pablum (uncountable)
A cereal brand for infants, made from wheat, oat and cornmeal.
Etymology
Noun
pablum (usually uncountable, plural pablums)
Anything overly bland or simplistic, especially speech or writing.
(dated) Nourishment.
Source: Wiktionary
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