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Sunday, 13 September 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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Mandarines
Mandarine peel is used in the production of mandarine oil, which has a wide range of therapeutic uses.
It has a calming effect and reduces stress and anxiety. It also aids with sleeping disorders. The oi ...
Baobab tree
Australian Baobab trees most likely appeared in Australia by long-distance seed dispersal from Africa.
Initially it has been thought that baobab trees grew on Australian soil a very long time ago and as ...
Avocado
The avocado trade is so beneficial that it has become an interest of drug cartels.
There are known cases of seizing cultivations by the mafia.
Kale
It is a resistant plant to diseases and pests that attack other plants in the cabbage family.
Turmeric
Turmeric oil is used in the production of perfumes with an oriental scent.
In cosmetology, turmeric is used as a dye in many makeup products. In addition, people suffering from acne or having oily skin often use turmeric to prepare facial masks.
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke tubers can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled.
In France and Italy, they are used to prepare soups. They are most often prepared similarly to potat ...
Garlic
Garlic is also mentioned in the Bible in the Book of Numbers.
Chronicles say that the builders of the pyramids also used garlic to strengthen their bodies. When t ...
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprouts stimulate proper brain and nervous system function.
It can help slow down brain aging.
Stinging nettle
Nettle is a perennial plant that grows up to 2 meters tall.
The entire plant is covered with short, bristly hairs and longer hairs that end in a bubble containi ...
Garlic
The garlic inflorescence (apparent umbel) is spherical and consists of a few white or light pink flowers placed on long pedicels.
The flowers of cultivated varieties are sterile - the seeds do not set. Between the flowers, 20-30 a ...