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In Istanbul, Drinking Coffee in Public Was Once Punishable by Death · NabkaNews

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In Istanbul, Drinking Coffee in Public Was Once Punishable by Death

Atlas Obscura·May 22

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Drinking coffee in public was once punishable by death in Istanbul. The historical context and specifics of this punishment are not detailed, but it is reported to have been a serious offense. The circumstances and time period in which this was the case are not specified.

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