In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
QIVIUT
Etymology
Noun
qiviut (uncountable)
The underwool of the Arctic muskox, used as a fibre.
Source: Wiktionary
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SUNGLASSES
(noun) (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; “he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades”
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