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Wednesday, 8 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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Olives
Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, E, and D and also K.
Wonderfully cleanses and regulates digestive processes. It slows down the aging process of the body, ...
Mayflower
As an evergreen ground shrub, it is usually covered by fallen leaves and hidden in the grass.
Strawberry
The red fleshy part of the plant is not its fruit. It is the tiny nuts on the strawberry's surface.
There can be about two hundred of them on the surface of one strawberry.
Beetroot
Beets contain a lot of dietary fiber, which helps maintain a slim figure.
Poinsettia
Are poinsettia poisonous to humans? Not much, it may cause nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting if consumed.
External exposure to the plant may result in a skin rash. It may also cause itchiness, redness, or s ...
Rice
About 600 million tons of rice are produced annually.
It can be grown on various soils but grows best on clay soils that retain water. The growing season of rice lasts all year round.
Carrot
There are about 25 species of carrots, some of which are considered poisonous.
Lemon
The caloric value of a lemon is very low, it has 29 kcal in 100g.
Asparagus
Young asparagus shoots grow above the surface of the ground in the spring and are ready for harvesting when they reach more than 20 cm in height and a diameter larger than that of a pencil.
Pumpkin
The French called it “le potiron” - a large mushroom, while the English called it “pumpkin.”