Gorillas are endangered animals. Their habitat is destroyed when people use the land for farming and the trees for fuel. Gorillas are also killed by poachers and sometimes get caught in poacher's snares meant for other animals.

Chocolate was used as medicine during the 18th century. It was believed that chocolate could cure a stomach ache.

The artist Vincent Van Gogh sliced part of his ear off in madness.

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