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Neuroscience for Kids: Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate ArticleNeuroscience for Kids: Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate Article
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University of Washington
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3rd - 8th
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Neuroscience for Kids: Discovering the Sweet Mysteries of Chocolate

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Read about the history of chocolate and why we crave it.

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chocolate

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nervous system, chocolate effects, chocolate history

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