In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PINNIPEDIA
Pinnipedia, suborder Pinnipedia
(noun) seals; sea lions; walruses
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Pin`ni*pe"di*a, n. pl. Etym: [NL. So called because their webbed feet are used as paddles or fins.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A suborder of aquatic carnivorous mammals including the seals and walruses; -- opposed to Fissipedia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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