Fun Facts About Chocolate 
You probably didn’t know these!

Chocolate was once used as money by ancient Mayans.

It takes about 400 cocoa beans to make just 1 chocolate bar.

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Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that may benefit health.

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White chocolate is not “real chocolate” — it has no cocoa solids.

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Chocolate was first enjoyed as a bitter drink, not a sweet treat.

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