10 facts you probably did not know about chocolate
Chocolate is something many can not live without. As early as the beginning of the 16th century, Christofer Columbus had the first chocolate to Europe, many of whom are very grateful for today. Have you ever been worried that you are addicted to chocolate? Then you can be calm, you need to eat about 10 kg of chocolate cookies to die.
So for those who have not eaten 50 Marabou cookies today, here are 10 facts about chocolate.
2013, there was a limited edition of stamps in Belgium with chocolate motif that tasted and smelled like chocolate!
The chocolate goddess M & M's was originally created for American soldiers during the start of World War II. That way, they could bring chocolate without melting as easily.
To make half a pound of chocolate, it requires about 400 cocoa beans.
On September 7, 2011, a new world record for the world's largest chocolate cake was set. This masterpiece weighed 5,792 kg! It was four feet long, four feet wide and 35 inches tall.
If you eat a moderate amount of dark chocolate every day, you reduce the risk of heart disease by one third!
Most people know that dogs can die or become poisoned if they eat chocolate, but this also applies to cats.
Did you know that for every second that goes, there are about 50 kg of chocolate in total, only in the United States!
There are tablets to buy that make your fists smell chocolate, luxurious!
When you eat dark chocolate with a low sugar content, this helps protect your teeth against holes and plaques. This is because of the antibacterial compounds found in the cocoa beans shell.
Brussels Airport sells the most chocolate in the world. Together, the stores at the airport sell more than 800 tons of chocolate each year!
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