these days it is hard to find anyone who can live without chocolate - its gooey, good-vibe properties make it simply irresistible for just about everyone.

great to know, apparently indulging in one more square of delicious dark chocolate may also be good for general health - in fact, according to recent studies, as chocolate is rich in antioxidants called flavinoids, it may be beneficial to the body's cardiovascular system.

the first people known to have made chocolate were from central america and mexico, including the ancient mayan and aztec - originally fermented and made into a bitter alcoholic drink, chocolate was believed to have deeply spiritual and strong aphrodisiac properties.

it was not until its arrival in spain after 1600 that sugar was added, creating what most resembles the modern-day chocolate bar.