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Friday, 16 January 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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Jerusalem artichoke
Scientific studies commissioned by the European Commission have shown a therapeutic effect of topinambur on breast cancer.
Reports have been published on the cytotoxic effect on two breast cancer cell lines of lactone sesqu ...
Rice
It is one of the most versatile cereals. It is a source of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, polyunsaturated fats, and unpolished varieties additionally provide magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, selenium and B vitamins.
The human body most easily assimilates the grain, it belongs to the products that are easy to digest ...
Sycamore maple tree
The flowers of the sycamore are small, yellow-green, and perched on long, slightly hairy stems.
They are gathered in 20-50 pairs in pendulous, elongated inflorescences. The flowers are hermaphrodi ...
Chestnuts
Chestnuts can also be eaten candied, boiled, deep-fried, grilled, or baked for both sweet and savory purposes.
They can be used to stuff vegetables, poultry, and other foodstuffs. They are available dried, fresh ...
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is among the oldest useful plants grown in the Middle East.
They have been cultivated there for several thousand years. Clay tablets dating to the middle of the ...
Parsley
Parsley is a plant of the celery family.
It occurs naturally in western and southern Europe and also in the western part of Asia.
Rapeseed
Canola oil used to be notorious for its high content of erucic acid.
This acid has toxic effects on the body. It makes up as much as 50% of the fatty acids in this oil.
Sunflower
Sunflowers require large amounts of sunlight to grow properly.
The soil should be well-drained and moist, preferably covered with mulch.
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.
Avocado
The ripening period of the fruit is exceptionally long and takes between 6 to 8 months.