In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ROLODEX
Rolodex
(noun) (trademark) a desktop rotary card index with removable cards; usually used for names, addresses, and telephone numbers; “a news reporter has to have a good Rolodex”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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IMMOBILIZATION
(noun) fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; “immobilization of the injured knee was necessary”
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