In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SKYHOOK
skyhook
(noun) a hook that is imagined to be suspended from the sky
skyhook
(noun) helicopter carrying a reel of steel cable that can be used to lift and transport heavy objects
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
skyhook (plural skyhooks)
An hook imagined to be suspended in midair.
An overhead winch.
A helicopter that lifts and transports heavy objects suspended by a heavy cable.
(slang) A CB radio antenna.
Source: Wiktionary
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