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.
REVUE
revue, review
(noun) a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
revue (plural revues)
A form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc, are parodied. Any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs.
Source: Wiktionary
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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