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The story of Chocolate...."Food of the Gods"
Even if it's just for the free chocolate samples, this luscious exhibit is worth checking out. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Purdy's Chocolates, Science World British Columbia is showing you the culture of Chocolate through the lenses of science, history, and popular culture. Begin the tour in the rainforest with the cultivation of the cacao seeds and learn how chocolate was able to transform from a highly-prized drink (for 90% of history, chocolate was actually consumed in "liquid" form) to a symbol of wealth and sinful luxury today.
Considering that Americans consume about $13 billion worth of chocolates each year, prepare to be enlightened and feel less guilty the next time you devour that 1lb box of chocolates...learn about the health benefits of the cacao seed, the truth behind the libido stimulating myth, and the cultural differences of chocolate around the world.
The exhibit runs from February 9th - May 6th, 2007; special evening events (such as, "Like Wine for Chocolate" and "Iron Chocolatier") for those 19+ years of age are also planned for various nights, for more info visit : The Story of Chocolate's website.
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