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Chocolate contains compounds that boost serotonin and endorphins, which are neurotransmitters associated with mood elevation and pleasure. These natural chemicals in cocoa can create feelings of happiness and satisfaction.

The word 'chocolate' derives from the Aztec Nahuatl word 'xocolatl', which literally means 'bitter water'. The Aztecs consumed a bitter, unsweetened chocolate drink made from roasted cacao beans.

Cadbury sells over 3.5 million boxes of chocolates annually. The exact figure may vary by source and year, but the 3.5 million figure is plausible given Cadbury's global market presence, especially in the UK and India.

Cocoa is a fruit that grows on the Theobroma cacao tree. The term 'cocoa' (or cacao) refers to the bean and pod from which chocolate is made. 'Coco' refers to coconut, while 'choco' and 'chocolate fruit' are incorrect terms.

The Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka features four animals: lion (on the abacus), bull, horse, and elephant. The elephant appears on the frieze, representing the Buddha's conception dream. The peacock is NOT part of this specific capital structure.

General Sherman refers to both: (1) a giant sequoia tree in Sequoia National Park, California, the largest living tree by volume, and (2) Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, a prominent American Civil War general. This is a classic multiple-answer question.

Karnataka is the largest coffee-producing state in India, contributing over 70% of the country's total coffee production. The state's favorable climate in regions like Coorg, Chikmagalur, and Hassan supports extensive coffee cultivation.

The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1962 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and advises the government on animal welfare legislation.

K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second highest peak in the world at 8,611 meters (28,251 ft). It is located on the China-Pakistan border in the Karakoram range. Mt. Everest is the highest, while Nanda Devi is the second highest peak entirely within India.