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Thursday, 13 November 2025
21 facts about olives
21 facts about olives
"Where the olive refuses to grow, there the Mediterranean world ends"
It is not known exactly when and where the first olive tree, characteristic of the Mediterranean region, grew. Paleobotanists claim that wild olives g ...

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Strawberry
They contain considerable amounts of copper and manganese.
In addition, iodine, iron, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and potassium can also be found in small amounts in the strawberry fruit.
Coconut tree
The coconut palm is extremely versatile and useful - virtually every part of it can be used by humans in some way and has significant economic value.
In Sanskrit, it is referred to as kalpavriksha - the tree that provides everything necessary for lif ...
Forget-me-not
Forget-me-nots can be successfully grown indoors.
It is, however, crucial to remember their creeping root system, which requires large containers.
Turmeric
Turmeric has medicinal properties and is used as a spice and dye, in the cosmetic industry, and as an ornamental plant.
Kiwi
Kiwifruit ensures a good night's sleep.
Studies have shown that eating two kiwi fruits a day improves sleep quality and makes it easier to f ...
Trees
Traditionally, trees are divided into deciduous and coniferous.
In terms of use, they are divided into fruit, ornamental, forest trees.
Citron
Citron is a regularly consumed product in Asian cuisine.
In Korea, the popular yuja-cha tea is made by mixing the citron pulp with julienne orange peel, sugar and honey. In the United States, citron is an essential component of Christmas fruitcakes.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium, iron, and vitamin K.
It also contains small amounts of magnesium, zinc, and vitamins E and B6.
Rowan
It grows throughout Europe up to the Caucasus and Siberia.
Rowan can be found in the south of Spain, Greece, and on islands such as Sardinia, the Azores, the Balearic Islands, and in the north on the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
Rice
Today, most of the rice produced comes from China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, the Philippines, Korea, and Japan.
Asian farmers account for 87% of total world rice production.