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Chocolate Facts

Melt-in-your-mouth facts about chocolate — from ancient Aztec ritual drink to the world's favourite treat.

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Laughter activates the same brain regions as rewards like chocolate and money — the healthiest addiction available. ✓ FACT
In the 1800s, doctors prescribed chocolate for chest pain. Needless to say, there was a spike in chest pain symptoms right after ✓ FACT
The largest chocolate bar weighed 12,770 pounds. Sweet, but hard to share. ✓ FACT
Chocolate was once used as currency by the Aztecs. Finally, an economy that made sense. ✓ FACT
Chocolate was originally consumed as a bitter drink. Then sugar came along and saved humanity. ✓ FACT
The most expensive chocolate is over $250 per bar. Luxury pain disguised as dessert. ✓ FACT
White chocolate isn’t actually chocolate—it has no cocoa solids. Dessert’s biggest identity crisis. ✓ FACT
Chocolate chip cookies were invented because someone couldn’t choose between chocolate and self-control. ✗ FAKE
Chocolate is bitter at first because it wants you to work for the joy. ✗ FAKE
Chocolate was discovered when someone accidentally roasted cocoa beans and decided to lie about it being “on purpose.” ✗ FAKE

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