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.
SALTFOOT
Salt"foot`, n.
Definition: A large saltcellar formerly placed near the center of the table. The superior guests were seated above the saltfoot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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