In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THESPIS
Thespis
(noun) Greek poet who is said to have originated Greek tragedy (sixth century BC)
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SUFFOCATION
(noun) the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); “asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture”
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