In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SPIROCHAETES
Noun
spirochaetes
plural of spirochaete
Source: Wiktionary
SPIROCHAETE
Spi`ro*chæ"ta, Spi`ro*chæ"te, n. Etym: [L. spira a coil + Gr. (Biol.)
Definition: A genus of Spirobacteria similar to Spirillum, but distinguished by its motility. One species, the Spirochæte Obermeyeri, is supposed to be the cause of relapsing fever.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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