In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PERGAMUM
Pergamum
(noun) an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; the technique of preparing sheepskins as parchment was developed here
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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ADMIRABLE
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; āan estimable young professorā; ātrains ran with admirable precisionā; āhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā
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