In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
POSTIQUE
Etymology
Noun
postique (plural postiques)
(US, dated) A retail store selling items relating to postal mail, such as stamps and stationery.
Source: Wiktionary
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3 May 2024
TWIST
(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”
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