In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
STROBOSCOPE
stroboscope, strobe, strobe light
(noun) scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
stroboscope (plural stroboscopes)
Instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals.
A lamp that produces short bursts of light that synchronizes with a camera shutter for photographing fast-moving objects.
A photograph produced by such a machine.
Source: Wiktionary
Strob"o*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. -scope.]
1. An instrument for studying or observing the successive phases of a periodic or varying motion by means of light which is periodically interrupted.
2. An optical toy similar to the phenakistoscope. See Phenakistoscope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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