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The document discusses the history and importance of chocolate in human civilization. It notes that chocolate originated in Mesoamerica over 3000 years ago and was prized by the Aztecs and Mayans for its taste. Cocoa beans were used as currency and their cultivation was controlled by the elite. The Spanish conquest brought chocolate to Europe in the 16th century, where it became popular as a drink among royalty and the wealthy due to its scarcity and high production costs.
