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Saturday, 31 October 2026
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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Sweet potato
There are two varieties of sweet potatoes: sweet and bitter.
The bitter variety is poisonous but once peeled and exposed to the sun, it becomes edible. The sweet variety is often eaten by wild animals and insects, and plantations are destroyed.
Turmeric
Turmeric gives positive results in the treatment of personality disorders and depression.
Cinnamon
It has been used since ancient times.
It was imported to ancient Egypt over 4000 years ago, including from China. It was an exceptionally ...
Bananas
Bananas usually reach a length of 10 to 15 centimeters.
However, some bananas can be as long as 30 centimeters.
Corpse flower
Its spadix heats up to 36,6 degrees Celsius, which makes the scent more volatile.
Although it’s difficult to withstand for humans, it attracts pollinators, such as carrion-eating beetles and flesh flies, which help with plant reproduction.
Corn
The origin of corn is not fully explained.
The dispute over its origin is long-standing and has been between different regions of America, Afri ...
Garlic
The oil content in the bulbs may vary from 0.005% to 0.4% depending on ecological conditions.
In some situations, garlic may be considered a poisonous plant - it can cause poisoning, including d ...
Brussels sprout
Brussel sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages.
Parsley
Parsley seeds and fruits have the highest myristicin content.
Pumpkin
It was a delicacy on the tables of the ancient Greeks and Romans, who served it fried in honey or grated - in a marinade of wine.
In the 15th century, thanks to Christopher Columbus, it found its way to Europe, where it was initia ...