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Monday, 10 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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Saguaro cactus
Each saguaro fruit contains about 2000 seeds.
It seems a lot but keep in mind that only 1% of them germinate successfully due to harsh weather conditions.
Chestnuts
Chestnuts have been known to mankind for millennia, when they were a staple food in southern Europe, Turkey, and southwest Asia, largely replacing cereals where its cultivation was difficult.
Evidence of human cultivation of chestnuts dates back to around 2000 BC. Alexander the Great and the ...
Mayflower
Mayflower is protected by law in many states.
They are extremely rare in the wild, thanks to the destruction of their habitat and peculiar growing requirements, so removing one from its habitat is strictly prohibited.
Brussels sprout
The caloric value of Brussels sprouts is 37 kcal per 100 g.
It also has a high fiber content.
Baobab tree
The oil extracted from the seeds is used in cosmetics industry, mainly in the production of moisturizing creams.
Chestnuts
Chestnuts come from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
They occur in forests, often in mountainous areas and mountain valleys, where they sometimes play th ...
Grapes
Grape seed oil is most often made from residues from wine production.
The separated seeds are pressed to obtain a greenish oil. Most of it is produced in the Mediterranean basin.
Cabbage
Russians consume the most cabbage in the world.
The statistical Russian eats 20 kilograms of cabbage a year, followed by the Belgians who eat 4.7 kilograms, and just behind them the Dutch with 4 kilograms of cabbage consumed annually.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera was referred to by ancient Egyptians as the plant of immortality.
It was because of its ability to bloom in harsh conditions and without soil.
Cabbage
Thanks to sauerkraut, many sailors have avoided scurvy.
This troublesome disease for sailors is caused by vitamin C deficiency and cabbage is an excellent source of it.