In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SIDEWHEEL
Etymology
Noun
sidewheel (plural sidewheels)
(nautical) One of a pair of paddle wheels positioned one each side of a vessel
Source: Wiktionary
Side"-wheel`, a.
Definition: Having a paddle wheel on each side; -- said of steam vessels; as, a side-wheel steamer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HARMFUL
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