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.
SHOWPLACE
showplace
(noun) a place that is frequently exhibited and visited for its historical interest or natural beauty
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
showplace (plural showplaces)
A building or estate shown for its beauty or noteworthiness.
A location kept for display only.
Source: Wiktionary
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DISKETTE
(noun) a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; “floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price”
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