Caffeinated drinks arose independently at least seven times: East Asia, Africa and Arabia, Mesoamerica, West Africa, Amazon, southern South America, and southeastern North America.
Caffeinated drinks arose independently at least seven times: East Asia, Africa and Arabia, Mesoamerica, West Africa, Amazon, southern South America, and southeastern North America.
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