In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THALLUSES
THALLUS
Thal"lus, n.; pl. Thalli. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Definition: A solid mass of cellular tissue, consisting of one or more layers, usually in the form of a flat stratum or expansion, but sometimes erect or pendulous, and elongated and branching, and forming the substance of the thallogens.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; “Blood circulates in my veins”; “The air here does not circulate”
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