In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RETINALITE
Etymology
Noun
retinalite (usually uncountable, plural retinalites)
(mineral) A translucent variety of serpentine of a honey-yellow or greenish-yellow colour, with a waxy resinous lustre.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*tin"a*lite, n. Etym: [Gr. -lite.] (Min.)
Definition: A translucent variety of serpentine, of a honey yellow or greenish yellow color, having a waxy resinlike luster.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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