stackyFACTSBecause imported porcelain was incredibly fragile and expensive, the Russian elite adopted the "podstakannik," a fancy metal cage designed for holding glass cups. It allowed them to aggressively drink scalding hot tea on bumpy carriage rides without searing their delicate royal fingers.
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