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Sunday, 30 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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Cornflower
It has been a symbol of social liberalism in Sweden since the early 20th century.
It is also the official flower of the Swedish province of Östergötland.
Strawberry
It is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers to consume strawberries.
Doing so can cause allergic reactions in newborns.
Olives
Fruits are harvested from 8-10 year old trees.
An abundant crop is usually harvested every two years.
Citron
In Hinduism, the citron tree, under the Sanskrit name matulinga, is an attribute in representations of the figure of the god Shiva.
It symbolizes the myriad atoms, the seeds from which the universe was created.
Carob
Carob is used to make chocolate-like treats for dogs.
Since it does not contain theobromine or caffeine, it is safe for dogs.
Strawberry
Strawberries have beneficial effects on the human body.
They raise the "good" cholesterol level (HDL), lower blood pressure, and reduce cancer risk. In addition, strawberries are rich in polyphenols, presenting strong antioxidant activity.
Lemon
In the Renaissance, women used lemon juice as a cosmetic.
They used them to redden their lips.
Poison ivy
It is one of the first plants that change leaf colors in autumn.
Yellow and Red leaves are still dangerous and can give you a rash, so be careful.
Broad beans
Broad beans, like other legumes, have many nutritional values.
It contains a large amount of protein, which is an alternative to animal protein (100 g of cooked vegetables contain 7.6 g of protein). It is a valuable source of folic acid.
Strawberry
Strawberries are harvested between 4 and 6 weeks after flowering.
Only those entirely red are harvested, and the process is repeated every three days for about three weeks.