General Knowledge

Tomato and the potato are the two vegetables which are grown in largest quantities in the world. But Onion is the most widely used vegetable i!The onion is used in in more dishes than any other vegetable in most no. of countries?

Apple,Onions & potatoes have same taste, don’t believe it.Here is the test: Pinch your nose & taste all 3 ,find any difference?

Do you ever wonder what causes tears in eyes while cutting onions!It is the sulfuric acid present in onion ,which creates itching in the eyes & causes tears.But if you chill the onions enough,effect of sulfuric acid goes down drastically.

The oldest trees in the world :California Bristlecone pines and Giant Sequoias are regarded as the oldest trees and have been known to live 4000 to 5000 years.

Carrots were originally purple in color.

When an insect touches the hairs of a Venus Fly Trap it triggers the plant to close, trapping its victim before killing and dissolving it in acid.

Elephant grass in Africa is named after elephants as it is about 4.5 meter high and even elephants can hide in this grass

The Baobab tree in Africa is an amazing plant.It is known for its water storage capacity in it trunk.It can store 1000 liters to 120000 liters of water in its swollen trunk.

Cutting onions releases a gas which causes a stinging sensation when it comes into contact with your eyes. Your body produces tears to dilute the irritant and remove it from your eyes.

The first diesel engine ran on peanut oil.

The study of plants is a branch of Biology.