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Sunday, 26 April 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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Baobab tree
The most common species of baobab tree is the African Baobab (Adansonia digitata).
This species grows up to 25 meters (82 feet) high and the trunk can reach a diameter of 10 to 14 meters (32 to 46 feet).
Birch
Birches are perennial plants.
The lifespan of a birch tree is approximately 140 years. The oldest living birch grows in Sweden. It probably began to sprout around 1750.
Pumpkin
The French called it “le potiron” - a large mushroom, while the English called it “pumpkin.”
Sweet potato
They are starchy vegetables, like potatoes, but are not related to potatoes.
Potatoes belong to the Solanaceae and are related to the tomato, bell pepper, or eggplant.
Lemon balm
Its calming effect can be used to support the treatment of neurosis or depression.
It reduces anxiety and helps with sleep.
Carrot
The orange variety of this vegetable is owned to the Dutch, who created it in the 17th century.
Stinging nettle
Stinging nettle reduces excess water in the body.
It causes flushing of the kidneys and lower urinary tract. It is used for kidney stones and bladder ...
Broad beans
To prevent the eaten broad beans from causing flatulence, soak them in very hot water for an hour, then pour it out and cook the broad beans in fresh water.
Grapes
Grape juice is made by pressing and grinding the fruit.
In this form, it ends up on store shelves or is fermented to produce wine, brandy, or wine vinegar.
Turmeric
Turmeric has medicinal properties and is used as a spice and dye, in the cosmetic industry, and as an ornamental plant.