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Tuesday, 14 July 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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Lemon balm
It is used in cosmetology.
It can be used for oily hair and skin care.
Trees
The cross section of the trunk shows annual growth rings, which can be used to determine the age of the tree.
The tree constantly increases the diameter of its trunk and branches throughout its life. A layer of ...
Beetroot
They are recommended for athletes and pregnant women.
Broad beans
Broad beans can be eaten both raw and cooked.
Young beans whose skin has not yet hardened can be eaten immediately after being removed from the pod. The skin contains the most vitamins.
Cabbage
Savoy cabbage was bred in Germany.
Its cultivation was carried out by German farmers as early as the 16th century, it quickly gained popularity and was a staple food as early as the 17th century.
Lemon
Lemon should not be added to hot tea while it is brewing.
Aluminium present in tea leaves forms together with lemon juice forms aluminum citrate, which can be ...
Corpse flower
Amorphophallus titanum is endemic to western Sumatra.
It’s an island in southeast Asia, western Indonesia. Titan arum grows in rainforests on limestone hills.
Jerusalem artichoke
Topinambur tubers are juicy and slightly sweet.
They contain up to 17 percent inulin, accounting for 75-80 percent of all carbohydrates. The remaini ...
Sunflower
The first sunflower crops were established as early as 2100 BC in what is now Mexico.
From there, the crop quickly spread north into southern Canada. The first sunflower seedlings were brought to Europe in the early 16th century.
Carrot
100 g of carrots contain 33 mg calcium, 12 mg magnesium, 320 mg potassium and 69 mg sodium.