In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PEORIAS
Pe*o"ri*as, n. pl.; sing. Peoria (. (Ethnol.)
Definition: An Algonquin tribe of Indians who formerly inhabited a part of Illinois.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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INTUITIVELY
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