In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THIOTHIXENE
thiothixene, Navane
(noun) a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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AWRY
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
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