In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PELIOSIS
purpura, peliosis
(noun) any of several blood diseases causing subcutaneous bleeding
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(noun) the social control of offenders through a system of imprisonment and rehabilitation and probation and parole
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