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Wednesday, 12 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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Cornflower
The plant has a very strong root system, which makes it difficult to remove in the spring before sowing in the field.
Cerbera odollam
Fruits are used to produce bioinsecticides and deodorants.
Research has also been conducted on the use of cerbera seeds for biodiesel production.
Coconut tree
The coconut contains many valuable nutrients.
The flesh contains valuable vitamins as well as minerals, fatty acids, and fiber. It can be eaten ra ...
Olives
The ability to survive in such harsh climatic conditions and thus to take up water is related to the morphological and anatomical structure of the leaves.
Leaves have a layer of hairs on the surface, a high density of tissues, and a thick cuticle. The constriction of the stomata also affects the regulation of the plant's water economy.
Turmeric
The body absorbs curcumin better in the presence of piperine.
To increase the absorption of curcumin, mix turmeric with a bit of pepper.
Tomatoes
The English name is derived from Nahuatl, the main language of the Aztecs.
In Nahuatl, the word tomatl means swelling fruit or fatty water.
Bananas
Bananas are composed of water in 75%.
In comparison, cucumbers contain 96% of water.
Lemon balm
It is good for sleep.
Lemon balm may help you fall asleep. A 2006 study showed that lemon balm combined with valerian significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety and sleep problems by more than 70%.
Mandarines
It is a rich source of soluble fiber.
Eating mandarines provides a more prolonged feeling of satiety and positively reduces "bad" cholesterol (LDL), lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Trees
The main way trees reproduce is through seeds, but humans often use asexual reproduction (from part of the parent organism).
Seeds vary widely in size and shape. Some of the largest seeds come from trees, but the largest tree ...