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10 Surprising Facts About Chocolate for World Chocolate Day
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First reported by Now 14 · 4 hours ago
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On World Chocolate Day, ten fascinating facts about chocolate reveal its ancient bitter origins, use as currency, unique melting point, and health benefits. Innovations like M&M's and Nutella arose from practical needs, while chocolate remains toxic to dogs. The chocolate chip cookie recipe sale to Nestlé was a historic deal.
- 01Chocolate originated as a bitter drink for the Maya and Aztecs before becoming sweetened.
- 02Cacao beans were used as currency by ancient civilizations.
- 03Chocolate melts just below body temperature, causing it to melt in the mouth.
- 04M&M's were created so soldiers could eat chocolate without it melting on their hands.
- 05Nutella was invented during WWII by mixing hazelnuts with scarce chocolate.
- 06Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic and potentially fatal to dogs.
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