In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THIGMOTAXES
THIGMOTAXIS
Thig`mo*tax"is, n. [NL., fr. Gr. touch + an arranging.] (Physiol.)
Definition: The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance.
When the movement is away from the touching body, it is negative thigmotaxis; when towards it, positive thigmotaxis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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