In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PORPHYRIA
porphyria
(noun) a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion
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Etymology
Noun
porphyria (plural porphyrias)
(pathology) Any of several usually hereditary abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism characterized by excretion of excess porphyrins in the urine.
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