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December 16 • Cultural Insight

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, celebrated on the 16th of December, honours one of the world's most versatile and beloved ingredients. The day explores the history of cocoa, from its origins as a bitter Mayan drink to a multi-billion dollar global industry.

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Speaking Discussion

  • Why do we use food (like chocolate) as a reward for being good?
  • Should high-Sugar snacks have graphic warnings like cigarette packs?
  • Is dark chocolate actually healthy, or is that just a lie we tell ourselves to feel better?
  • If you were stranded on an island and could only have one flavour, would it be chocolate?
  • Is chocolate the ultimate sign of a civilised society?

Activity 1: The Willy Wonka of Data

The Task: You are designing a New chocolate bar that is addictive but legal. You have 3 minutes to pitch your marketing strategy to a group of investors. How do you use colours, cracking sounds, and sugar to hack the brain?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify in 30 seconds: 1. 'Sugar is more dangerous than fat.' 2. 'Life is too short to eat cheap chocolate.' 3. 'We should ban 'Chocolate Ads' near schools to protect children.'