The cacao plant is known as the "gift of the gods" and it seems like people across the world agree.
In episode 28 of Stuff Explained, learn all about the origins of chocolate and how it became a global phenomenon.
Included in this episode are the health benefits of chocolate, as well as the environmental impact of cacao farming.
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