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// Commerce
#e <t>import<t>food<d>1519<n>chocolate introduced to Spain<c>Spain<au>Cortes<info>The term "chocolate" was originally applied to a drink similar to today's hot chocolate. The explorer Hernan Cortes introduced the drink to Spain upon returning from his Mexican expedition in 1519. Gradually spreading from Spain through Europe and into England, the chocolate drink became increasingly popular. In the 17th century, chocolate houses were the social meeting places of the day.
#e <t>import<t>food<d>1610<n>chai introduced to Holland<c>Amsterdam<info>Tea, or "chai," was imported from China to Amsterdam.
#e <t>import<t>food<d>1657<n>tea sold in England<c>England<info>Tea began to be sold in England in 1657 and rapidly supplanted coffee in popularity.
#e <t>financial<d>1999 Jan 4<n>Euro begins trading<c>Europe<info>After its official introduction on January 1, 1999, Europe's new united currency begins trading on Monday the 4th.
