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Monday, 13 October 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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Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo is a dioecious plant.
Male and female flowers occur on different individuals.
Sycamore maple tree
Sycamore Maple - Acer pseudoplatanus - also called sycamore, belongs to the soapberry family (Sapindaceae).
The soapberry family includes 144 genera, with about 1900 species distributed worldwide, except the ...
Broad beans
Pythagoras also had his opinion on broad beans, who believed that the human soul transforms into broad bean seeds after death.
He demanded that the authorities ban the consumption of broad beans because they were believed to cause brain fog and dementia.
Cinnamon
In ancient Egypt, cinnamon was used to embalm corpses.
It was also used to produce kyphi, i.e. incense used during religious ceremonies and for medical purposes.
Sugar maple
The sugar maple, also known as Acer saccharum, is a flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae.
Sapindaceae contains 138 genera, such as lychee or horse chestnut.
Pumpkin
Oil pressed from its seeds helps cleanse the body of all parasites and fungi.
The knowledge gained and applied to medicine in ancient times is still relevant today.
Cinnamon
It is one of the basic ingredients of Iranian cuisine.
Since ancient times, it has been added to all kinds of soups, drinks, and sweets. Persian tea or bir ...
Baobab tree
The oldest baobab ever discovered was 2450 years old.
It was named Panke and grew in Zimbabwe. Unfortunately the tree died in 2011.
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprouts contain an increased dose of nutrients, antioxidants, and beneficial compounds that effectively reduce inflammation and heart disease.
Carrot
It contains large amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.