While you unwrap that luscious truffle, let Hank explain the science of chocolate -- where it comes from, what its active ingredient is, and how it works. Also learn the difference between chocolate, cocoa, cacao and coca, so you really know what you're talking about the next time you pas the candy disk. ----------------- Like SciShow? Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids? Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records: dftba.com/artist/52/SciShow Or help support us by subscribing to our page on Subbable: subbable.com/scishow ---------- Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet? Facebook: www.facebook.com/scishow Twitter: www.twitter.com/scishow Tumblr: scishow.tumblr.com Thanks Tank Tumblr: thankstank.tumblr.com Sources: serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro01/web2/Slaughter.html pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/dogs-and-chocolate-get-the-facts westerndigs.org/earliest-use-of-chocolate-in-america-discovered-suggesting-ancient-immigrants/