Java Mel's......Chocolate Fun Facts

Over the years I have come across a variety of "Fun Facts" about chocolate and coffee. In addition, we're including some fun quotes about chocolate in this section. If you know of a "Fun Fact" or "Fun Quote" that you do not see here please feel free to email me. I'm always delighted to learn more trivia about the product we love so much.

Fun Facts

65% of Americans prefer milk chocolate over dark and white chocolate.
Chocolate is known in some cultures as an aphrodisiac.
The word "Chocolate" comes from the Aztec word "xocolatl", which means "bitter water".
Chocolate really is "The Food Of The Gods" - The Cacao Tree is a species of the genus Theobroma, which translates into "food of the gods".
Chocolate is also known to be an antidepressant.
Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does NOT contribute to acne.
Chocolate is toxic to dogs (and other domestic animals). The Theobromine found in chocolate acts to stimulate the cardiac and central nervous systems. Theobromine will over-stimulate these systems in small animals.
Chocolate Syrup was used for blood in the famous 45 second shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's movie "Psycho".
Chocolate has more than 500 flavor components.

Fun Quotes

If it ain't chocolate, it ain't breakfast.
Chocolate tastes best when it is shared with friends!!
There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE!
I could give up chocolate but I'm no quitter.
Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get ~Forrest Gump/Tom Hanks
There are 4 basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and chocolate truffles.
Strength is the capacity to break a piece of chocolate into 4 pieces with your bare hands - and then eat just one of those pieces. ~ Judith Viorst
Chocolate is the answer - no matter what the question is!
I love you as much as chocolate itself.
Forget love, I'd rather fall in chocolate.



About Chocolate Fun Facts Recipes Where to Buy About Coffee Fun Facts Recipes Where to Buy Elemental Doodles™ Specials 4 Demos My Gallery Stampin' Yard Sale Stampin' Links Healthy Living Nutritional Supplements Weight Loss How to Join	Chocolate Fun Facts Over the years I have come across a variety of "Fun Facts" about chocolate and coffee. In addition, we're including some fun quotes about chocolate in this section. If you know of a "Fun Fact" or "Fun Quote" that you do not see here please feel free to email me. I'm always delighted to learn more trivia about the product we love so much. Fun Facts 65% of Americans prefer milk chocolate over dark and white chocolate. Chocolate is known in some cultures as an aphrodisiac. The word "Chocolate" comes from the Aztec word "xocolatl", which means "bitter water". Chocolate really is "The Food Of The Gods" - The Cacao Tree is a species of the genus Theobroma, which translates into "food of the gods". Chocolate is also known to be an antidepressant. Contrary to popular belief, chocolate does NOT contribute to acne. Chocolate is toxic to dogs (and other domestic animals). The Theobromine found in chocolate acts to stimulate the cardiac and central nervous systems. Theobromine will over-stimulate these systems in small animals. Chocolate Syrup was used for blood in the famous 45 second shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's movie "Psycho". Chocolate has more than 500 flavor components. Fun Quotes If it ain't chocolate, it ain't breakfast. Chocolate tastes best when it is shared with friends!! There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE! I could give up chocolate but I'm no quitter. Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get ~Forrest Gump/Tom Hanks There are 4 basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate and chocolate truffles. Strength is the capacity to break a piece of chocolate into 4 pieces with your bare hands - and then eat just one of those pieces. ~ Judith Viorst Chocolate is the answer - no matter what the question is! I love you as much as chocolate itself. Forget love, I'd rather fall in chocolate.