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Thursday, 13 August 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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Broad beans
Broad beans bind bile acids in the large intestine and thus reduce the concentration of LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Cerbera odollam
Cerberine is very difficult to detect at autopsy, so it is sometimes used in murders and suicides.
Its taste is easily masked by using aromatic spices.
Citron
From ancient times to the Middle Ages, citron was used in folk medicine to combat seasickness, scurvy and other disorders.
The essential oil of the flavedo (the outermost, colored layer of the peel) was considered an antibi ...
Avocado
Some sources claim avocado was domesticated by Mesoamerican tribes about 5,000 years ago.
It makes its cultivation as old as the invention of the wheel.
Cinnamon
Bark about 0.5 mm thick from the entire cinnamon tree stem is used, the rest is intended for disposal.
The collected bark is left to dry, during which it takes on the shape characteristic of a cinnamon stick.
Rice
There are several popular varieties of rice, varying in color.
White rice - is the most popular variety. White rice grains are polished, as a result of which they ...
Sweet potato
They are rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber.
Despite their high carbohydrate content, they have a low glycemic index of - 50 and their caloric value is 86 kcal/100 g.
Aloe vera
The plant reaches up to 100 centimeters in length.
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 ...
Lemon
In the Renaissance, women used lemon juice as a cosmetic.
They used them to redden their lips.