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Quadriplegic Woman Feeds Herself With Robotic Arm

Tom Blunt — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:41:53 +0000

This incredible video shows a woman’s journey from almost total immobility to being able to pick up and move objects, thanks to surgical brain implants connected to a robotic arm named ‘Hector.’ The goal that Jan Scheuerman set for herself before her surgery? To be able to feed herself a piece a chocolate. You may [...]

Thieves Make Off With 18 Tons of Chocolate

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 23:30:49 +0000

Call it the great chocolate caper… A tractor trailer from Slovakia rolled up to a chocolate factory in Bludenz, Austria and picked up eighteen tons of chocolate that were to be delivered to the Czech Republic. When the order never arrived the factory contacted the authorities, who were able to determine that the license and papers [...]

Is Chocolate Really a Health Food?

Ruth Waxman — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:36:34 +0000

For years now, chocolate-lovers around the globe have been attempting to justify their addiction with the dubious claim that chocolate is actually healthy. Well, it's time to eat your hearts out because the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has backed Barry Callebaut's claim that cocoa flavanols, found in dark chocolate, are indeed good for blood circulation!

New Chocolate Printer Makes Sweet Edible Designs – Take That, Willy Wonka!

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:56:39 +0000

Science and technology have always dared to dream of innovations for the betterment of mankind, and now the one we need the most has finally been created. Folks, meet the chocolate printer. And no, we don’t mean a printer that’s made of chocolate and can be eaten in some kind of dire office emergency. Although, [...]

Want to Stay Thin? Try Chocolate

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:39:22 +0000

Generally, when something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But what we are about to tell you — that chocolate may actually help keep you slim — seems to have a lot of science behind it. In a new study of 1000 adults, those who admitted to eating chocolate a few times [...]

Chocolate Saved Teenager From Liver Failure

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:02:15 +0000

A British teenager, told her life was in danger if she didn’t get a liver transplant, has confounded the medical community with a rapid recovery thanks to a rather unconventional diet. After being diagnosed with liver failure last August, 16-year-old Elle Wilkinson began downing copious amounts of chocolate, chips, bread and cheese. Along with medication, [...]

'National Chocolate Covered Anything Day' Is the Best Excuse to Pig Out [VIDEOS]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:01:59 +0000

Get out your fondue pot and anything you can impale on a toothpick, because this is a random national day of celebration worth getting into. Friday, December 16 is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Here are 10 ways to celebrate thi

Take a Bite Out of the Frozen-in-Chocolate Han Solo [PHOTOS]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:43:02 +0000

The famous frozen-in-carbonite pose that poor scoundrel Han Solo was forced to spend a chunk of the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy stuck in is now a candy bar, thanks to the folks at Think Geek. The 4.5 ounce gourmet dark chocolate treat cost $11.99 (Princess Leia clone not included) and could be the perfect stocking stuffer for any ‘Star Wars’ fan [...]

World's Most Expensive Chocolate Pudding Will Bust Your Wallet and Waistline [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:01:41 +0000

Over in the UK, Chef Marc Guibert has set a record by creating the world’s most expensive chocolate pudding, according to the World Records Academy. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill Jell-O pudding cup. The lavish dessert is made with four different kinds of Belgian chocolate and other pricey ingredients like champagne jelly, caviar, gold leaf and [...]