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TIL: German Chocolate cake has nothing to do with Germany - its named after Sam German, who made Baker's German Chocolate in 1852. Baker's Chocolate, while used in baking, is named after James Baker - the company pre-dates the Boston Tea party. Henri Nestle, however, was from Germany.

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