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Kaffikok is a delightful unit of distance—the distance you can go before needing a cup of coffee.

The word comes from the Sámi people of northern Norway, Sweden, and Finland, combining the words for ‘coffee’ and ‘boil.’ A perfect measure for those who navigate the world one cup at a time.

First spotted via @marterum and @RobGMacfarlane

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Published 23 Dec 2017

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