Chocoholism

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Chocoholism

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48 minutes

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Apr 28, 2014

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Do women really go crazy for chocolate? Cristen and Caroline unpack the old stereotype of women's chocolate obsessions, one of advertising's greatest confections. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 28, 2014

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Chocoholism

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