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BY Shannon Cudd

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Chocolate might not be able to solve all of the world’s problems, but it certainly improves them, even if the effects are just temporary.

Since today (Wednesday October 28, 2026) is National Chocolate Day, it is the perfect excuse to indulge in a sweet treat or two.

This selfless act will stimulate the economy and spread joy. Before all that, let’s learn a thing or two about cacao. Then we will dive into the deals.

A brief history of chocolate

The ancient Olmec, Maya, and Aztec people all valued chocolate.

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Chocolate started out not as a sweet candy bar but as a bitter drink. While the details of chocolate’s origin stories are unknown, it is made from cacao trees native to Central and South America.…