Random Chocolate Facts

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    The Aztecs were the first to serve chocolate as a drink. They also mixed it with hot chili pepper to make it really 'hot'.
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    Research has shown that allowing chocolate to melt in your mouth produced brain and heart rate activity that was simliar to - and even stronger than - that produced with passionate kissing.
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    Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.
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    Nutella uses about 25% of the world's supply of hazelnuts
    The company that makes Nutella uses about 25% of the world's supply of hazelnuts.
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    Chocolate, sex, and laughter are all important for a healthy brain.
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    Chocolate is lower in caffeine than tea, coffee and coca cola. A one ounce bar of chocolate contains about 6mg of caffeine, whereas a five ounce cup of regular coffee contains over 40mg.
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    Japan Kit Kat Flavors
    Japan Kit Kat Flavors
    In Japan, over 200 flavors of Kit Kat have been introduced since 2000, including cucumber, ginger ale, soy sauce, wasabi, green tea, and lemon vinegar.
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    Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.
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