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Thursday, 2 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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Sugar maple
It is one of the most widespread trees in the eastern parts of North America.
Coconut tree
Due to its ability to adapt to different soil and climatic conditions, the coconut tree has become common in many parts of the world where conditions are suitable for its growth.
It grows in sandy soils and is very tolerant of salinity. It prefers areas with plenty of sunshine a ...
Turmeric
Turmeric inhibits the multiplication of viruses and prevents the development of bacterial and fungal diseases.
Poinsettia
Joel Roberts Poinsett died on December 12, 1851 - in his honor, Congress established December 12 as Poinsettia Day.
On this day, people around the world buy poinsettias and give them to loved ones. Every year, more t ...
Avocado
The increasing popularity of avocados is causing deforestation to prepare new cultivation sites.
California poppy
The plant may grow from 15 to 60cm (6 to 24in) depending on conditions.
In a colder climate, it is an annual plant while in a warmer environment may be a perennial.
Rapeseed
Nowadays, the oil is pressed from erucic-free rapeseed varieties, also known as double-improved, which contain less than 2% of this fatty acid.
Kiwi
In New Zealand, kiwi cultivation and fruit were popularized.
In 1959, they were marketed in New Zealand as "kiwifruit" and spread to other parts of the world. Th ...
Sugar maple
Since the 19th century, the maple leaf is present on Canadian flags and coats of arms.
The Canadian flag is one of the most recognizable due to its famous emblem.
Pomegranate
Wild varieties, whose fruits have a sour taste, are used in industry to obtain crystalline citric acid.
Sweet varieties are used to produce wines.