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Melt-in-your-mouth facts about chocolate — from ancient Aztec ritual drink to the world's favourite treat.
How well do you really know chocolate? Most people are surprised to learn that laughter activates the same brain regions as rewards like chocolate and money — the healthiest addiction available. And that's just the beginning: In the 1800s, doctors prescribed chocolate for chest pain. The largest chocolate bar weighed 12,770 pounds. SmartAss Facts brings together the most surprising chocolate facts — each one carefully verified and labeled TRUE or FAKE. Scroll down to explore the full list and discover which "facts" you've always believed are actually myths.
Laughter activates the same brain regions as rewards like chocolate and money — the healthiest addiction available. In the 1800s, doctors prescribed chocolate for chest pain. The largest chocolate bar weighed 12,770 pounds.
Yes, this is verified. Laughter activates the same brain regions as rewards like chocolate and money — the healthiest addiction available. Another confirmed fact: In the 1800s, doctors prescribed chocolate for chest pain.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "Chocolate chip cookies were invented because someone couldn’t choose between chocolate and self-control." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.