In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
WHIRLABOUT
Etymology
Noun
whirlabout (plural whirlabouts)
A fairground carousel.
Source: Wiktionary
Whirl"a*bout`, n.
Definition: Something that whirls or turns about in a rapid manner; a whirligig.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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16 April 2025
RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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