In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PERSPEX
Lucite, Perspex
(noun) a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
From the proprietary name Perspex
Noun
perspex (uncountable)
(British, NZ) Any tough, transparent plastic that is used instead of glass for windows.
Noun
Perspex (uncountable)
Plexiglas
Source: Wiktionary
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