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Tuesday, 8 September 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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Mayflower
It was used by Native Americans as a medicine for treating numerous urinary problems.
It is due to a high concentration of the compound arbutin, a urinary antiseptic.
Rowan
It grows throughout Europe up to the Caucasus and Siberia.
Rowan can be found in the south of Spain, Greece, and on islands such as Sardinia, the Azores, the Balearic Islands, and in the north on the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
Mandarines
More than 35 million tons of mandarine fruits are produced annually worldwide.
56% of global production belongs to China, about 5% of production goes to Spain, 4% to Turkey and Morocco and 3% to Egypt.
Carob
In many Mediterranean countries, carob pods are used to make syrup - kaftan.
It is used as an additive for making alcoholic beverages, compotes, liqueurs.
Birch
Their fruits appear as small winged nuts.
Birch fruits are dispersed by the wind.
Chestnuts
Chestnuts are mainly a carbohydrate food and in some areas, they are called "bread trees".
In terms of nutrients, they cannot be compared to other nuts. Raw chestnuts consist of 60% water and ...
Pears
The flesh of the pear fruit contains stone cells (sclereids).
They consist of woody tissue whose primary function is to strengthen the structure of the fruit. They are not harmful to health, however, they can cause some discomfort when eating.
Pears
Based on fermented ripe pears, pear cider is produced.
Popularly known as Perry, the drink contains 5 to 8 percent alcohol. It originated in the area of pr ...
Poinsettia
Keeping Poinsettia alive is a daunting task. It is very sensitive to low temperatures.
It grows best in a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight. Too much direct light may cause its colo ...
Carrot
There are about 25 species of carrots, some of which are considered poisonous.