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Thursday, 4 December 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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Pears
Some pears are deceptively similar to apples.
The East Asian pear species Pyrus pyrifolia commonly called Asian pear, Japanese pear, or sand pear ...
Cabbage
Originating in East Asia, Chinese cabbage is a popular ingredient in many Oriental dishes.
More widely known as pak choi or bok choi, it is usually prepared by steaming or sauteing. In additi ...
Coconut tree
The coconut palm is native to tropical and subtropical areas, but its exact origin is not fully established.
It is difficult to conclusively determine because its seeds can survive long sea voyages, which has ...
Dragon blood tree
The first description of the dragon blood tree comes from 1835.
Lieutenant James Raymond Wellsted led a survey of the Arabian Peninsula and discovered this unique tree while on the Socotra.
Sweet potato
They are rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber.
Despite their high carbohydrate content, they have a low glycemic index of - 50 and their caloric value is 86 kcal/100 g.
Stinging nettle
Nettle restores elasticity to blood vessels, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and is a good dietary supplement for diabetics.
It is used as an adjunct in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Chia seeds
Joseph Enterprises from San Francisco, California, manufactures Chia Pet.
These are terracotta figurines used to sprout chia. They are usually animal figurines into which moistened seeds are placed. After a few weeks, the growing plants form a "coat" on the ceramic pet.
Cinnamon
There are about 250 species of cinnamon tree.
Less popular cinnamon species are most often used in regional cuisines, while the more valuable ones are intended for export.
Sunflower
What is often called a sunflower flower is an inflorescence.
It is composed of many small, single, five-petal flowers. Sunflower flowers create a very interestin ...
Tomatoes
The English name is derived from Nahuatl, the main language of the Aztecs.
In Nahuatl, the word tomatl means swelling fruit or fatty water.