In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RENSSELAERITES
RENSSELAERITE
Rens"se*laer*ite (rns"se-lr-t), n. (Min.)
Definition: A soft, compact variety of talc,, being an altered pyroxene. It is often worked in a lathe into inkstands and other articles.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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