In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
THUNDERSTONES
Noun
thunderstones
plural of thunderstone
Source: Wiktionary
THUNDERSTONE
Thun"der*stone`, n.
1. A thunderbolt, -- formerly believed to be a stone. Fear no more the lightning flash, Nor the all-dreaded thunderstone. Shak.
2. (Paleon.)
Definition: A belemnite. See Belemnite.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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