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Ancient Chocolate Found 1,000 Miles From Nearest Cacao Tree
Scientists found 1,000-year-old chocolate residue on pottery in Georgia, revealing that ancient Americans traded the prized ingredient across incredible distances. The discovery shows how connected Indigenous cultures were long before European contact.