Trail Mix: Cacao, the Currency of Sex

April 1
35 mins

Episode Description

After complaining about kids these days, Jonathan and Jeannette dive into the history of the cacao plant and how that became the chocolate we consume nonstop today. We answer questions like "How many cacao pods did it cost to hire a sex worker in the Aztec empire?" and "Is white chocolate actually chocolate?" We also discover the tiny, nasty pollinator that is responsible for every yummy chocolate treat you chew. And we find out if your fancy, overpriced chocolate is really anything special.

Sources:

https://www.vosgeschocolate.com/blogs/vosges-haut-chocolat-blog/chocolate-gifts-for-every-star-sign-a-zodiac-gift-guide

https://worldwidechocolate.com/magazine/what-type-of-chocolate-matches-your-zodiac-sign/

https://www.chocolatescorecard.com/

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