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Chocolate milk was invented in Ireland.

Why it is true

In the 17th century, Hans Sloane, an Irish physician, encountered cocoa in Jamaica and found it unpleasant. He mixed it with milk and sugar, creating a drink that was later sold in London as a medicinal tonic.

Source: Food History

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