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Tuesday, 13 October 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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Kiwi
Kiwi is native to central and eastern China, where it grows wild as a vine.
The fruit was originally known as the Chinese gooseberry, native to the Yangtze River region, where ...
Trees
The first phase of the tree's growth is the juvenile phase, in which the plant must acquire the right conditions for growth (sufficient light).
The next phase is the rapid growth phase. Over time, the rate of growth slows and eventually stops altogether. Such specimens can survive for a very long time.
Pumpkin
Researchers at East China Normal University in Shanghai have found that a substance - D-chiro-inositol - found in fig-leaf gourd (Cucurbita ficifolia) pulp extract can replace insulin.
This substance stimulates the regeneration of beta-pancreatic cells in diabetic rats and regulates insulin activity.
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.
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.
Vanilla
It does not have a strongly developed root system.
New roots (stolons) appear systematically in the corners of the leaves and grow into the bark of the tree that serves as the orchid's support.
Carob
The world production volume of carob fruit was 51,907 tons in 2021. The largest producers are: Morocco, Turkey and Lebanon.
Smaller quantities were produced in Algeria, Tunisia and Israel. The main consumers are the food ind ...
Sugar maple
Sugar maple trees are susceptible to various diseases, the most common being canker and gall.
Rapeseed
The oil obtained by pressing is dark yellow, turning light yellow when refined.
Oil intended for consumption must be deodorized.
Sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are eaten cooked or baked.
They are an increasingly popular menu item for many people.