Who Wants some Chocolate?

@akalinus (44366)
United States
July 7, 2016 9:44am CST
I found a most interesting article online about the history of chocolate. It has always been important. The Mayans used it as money, the bride and groom fed each other chocolate at the wedding ceremony, and it was used in baptisms. So grab yourself a candy bar and read this fascinating story.
Ever wondered who invented chocolate? Was it the Mayans? The Europeans? Milton Hershey? Learn all about chocolate history here.
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louievill
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
Chocolate was brought to the Philippines by the Spaniards via Mexico during the Galleon trade (Manila and Acapulco were sister cities) and Mexicans were decendants of the Mayans and Aztecs To this day you can still buy pure chocolate tablets called" tablea" and high end shops still prepare them the way they were served, as hot drink using the "molinillo and batidor" Think a chocolate bar is just fine with me
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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
7 Jul 16
I went to a birthday party for a Mexican friend one time and had the most delicious hot chocolate!
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louievill
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@1creekgirl oh yes because it's probably tablea, dark chocolate made from pure cacao beans, it's also very healthy cause it contains a lot of antioxidants plus a certain element that makes you feel happy after consuming it
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
7 Jul 16
@1creekgirl Yes, that is wonderful. You can make it at home, too. There are probably recipes online.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502251)
• Italy
7 Jul 16
We are inundated by chocolate. Nestlé celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. I receive discount coupons every day to buy chocolate.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502251)
• Italy
8 Jul 16
@akalinus I have stocked many chocolate bars, now I have to refrain for eating too much.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
7 Jul 16
Lucky you! Get it while you can!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
8 Jul 16
@LadyDuck Only one an hour for you!
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Macarrosel
@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
All my kids love chocolates. Who doesn't? No one can resist its delicious taste.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
7 Jul 16
You've got that right. There are people who don't like it but not many.
Jessica
@JESSY3236 (22247)
• United States
8 Jul 16
That is so cool. I didn't know they used it for money. Maybe we should get rid of the dollar and have chocolate as our money. lol
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
8 Jul 16
People would be eating the profits.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381931)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Jul 16
I'm sure chocolate has a huge number of followers. I might need two chocolate bars. :)
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
8 Jul 16
Good idea. I'll join you.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Jul 16
Like I need an excuse for a chocolate bar lol!!!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
7 Jul 16
I just gave you one, an excuse, that is.
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peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
8 Jul 16
I had read a little about it before, but that's a cool article on it! And now I'm hungry for chocolate!
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
8 Jul 16
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
8 Jul 16
Me too. Might have to make an emergency chocolate run.
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Baconstripsxxx
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18045)
• Torrington, Connecticut
8 Jul 16
Thats a fun fact, I love chocolate!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
8 Jul 16
Me too. It makes me feel better to eat it. Anything that does that is not a bad thing.
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