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More in Chocolate NewsFOX Fox News reports Chocolate-Powered 150 MPH Race Car RevealedA team of British engineers have designed a car that not only runs on a fuel derived from the tasty treat, but is largely constructed from parts derived from vegetables.The steering wheel of the open-cockpit car is constructed from carrot fibers, the foam in the seats from soybeans, and the rear view mirrors and body panels produced from the starch of potatoes. Even the brakes are based on cashew nut shells.
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The Times South Africa reports "Chocolate is Now the Affordable Luxury"AS NEWS of tough economic times continues to bombard people, so consumers are turning to chocolate for consolation...Strong growth was experienced across emerging markets, particularly in South Africa, India and South America, where local chocaholics munched their way to a 20 percent increase in revenue growth. This was attributed to more people spending time at home instead of going out . Earlier this week upmarket store Selfridges in London said chocolate sales are 80 percent higher than they were a year ago. Consumers are splashing out on chocolate as an “affordable luxury”, said a spokes man from Selfridges. Certain sectors likely to attract more investors in a downturn include luxury goods, pharmaceuticals and utilities.
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