In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VIATICAL
viatical
(adjective) pertaining to the purchase of insurance policies from terminally ill policy holders; “viatical business”; “viatical companies”; “National Viatical Association”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
viatical (comparative more viatical, superlative most viatical)
Of or pertaining to a journey; viatic
Describing the purchase of an insurance policy from a holder who is terminally ill
Source: Wiktionary
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FABLED
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