In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROVOCATIVES
Noun
provocatives
plural of provocative
Source: Wiktionary
PROVOCATIVE
Pro*vo"ca*tive, a. Etym: [L. provocativus: cf. OF. provocatif.]
Definition: Serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; exciting.
Pro*vo"ca*tive, n.
Definition: Anything that is provocative; a stimulant; as, a provocative of appetite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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