Chocolate contains a chemical that stimulates the same area of the brain as falling in love.
Why it is true
Phenylethylamine, present in chocolate, is a compound the brain naturally produces when we feel attracted to someone, creating a feeling of euphoria and well-being when eating it.
Source: Neuroscience
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