Ancient Maya's sacred groves of cacao trees discovered -- Secret History -- Sott.net

As much as modern society worships chocolate, cacao — the plant chocolate comes from — it was believed to be even more divine to ancient Mayas. The Maya considered cacao beans to be a gift from the gods and even used them as currency because of...

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