The matter of the heart shape, and how it came to represent love, is complicated, contested, and quite long. Thankfully, the story of the heart-shaped chocolate box is much more straightforward.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so chocolate is in the spotlight. One company is taking the typical Valentine’s Day chocolate heart and giving it a twist.

Fortunately for the more intimidated population, the hearts come in white and standard milk chocolate brown. A 10.2-ounce bag of white ones costs $11.99 on Amazon .

THE world’s first 18 and over chocolate shop has opened – and it’s definitely not all sweet. ‘Goremet’ chocolate emporium, Lilith & Co, fuses an anatomical museum,… ...

Choc horror! The world's first 18+ chocolate shop has opened - and it's definitely not all sweet. 'Goremet' chocolate emporium, Lilith & Co, fuses an anatomical museum, an art exhibition and a shop.

Judging by the heart surgeon's reaction, Dey's days of work paid off. "This is amazing! Look at it go! It's pumping!" the surgeon said upon seeing the cake, which was commissioned by his coworkers.