History of chocolate
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History of chocolate
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The history of chocolate dates back over 5,000 years, when the cacao tree was first domesticated in present-day southeast Ecuador. Soon introduced to Mesoamerica, it gained cultural significance as an elite drink among different cultures, including the Mayans and Aztecs. Cacao was extremely important; considered a gift from the gods, it was used as a currency as well as medicinally and ceremonially. Chocolate was often associated with the heart, and was believed to be psychedelic. It is unclear
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_chocolate
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2006-08-26T00:54:21Z
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2024-09-11T09:07:58Z
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