ANCIENT MAYANS USED CHOCOLATE FOR MONEY

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1. We'll be doing the same if the GOPee get another shot at wrecking the dollar again.

In all seriousness, that was fascinating Judi. It's amazing how resourceful they were - and still are.

Growing up - and to some extent even in college - we're taught that indigenous peoples were backward, barbarous, and cruel. The Mayas are certainly portrayed in those terms, with textbooks often emphasizing their human sacrifices.

But there was certainly a lot more to them than that, as you know.

Thanks for always keeping us updated in this subject (and so many others!).