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Coffee

"The Virtues of Coffee" Explained in 1690 Ad: The Cure for Lethargy, Scurvy, Dropsy, Gout & More

Cafes played a crucial role in fostering intellectual discussion during the English Enlightenment despite the unappealing taste of coffee. [ more ]
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