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Obsolete Occupations

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The Era of Smuggled Coffee and Unconventional Occupations Unveiled

Exploring Prussia's history of a luxury tax on coffee, the chapter reveals how King Frederick utilized 'coffee sniffers' to detect smuggled coffee during the 18th century. It also discusses the era's hygiene standards and unique occupations like the Herbsdrewer.

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