1. Strawberries didn't appear on their own. It is a cross between two varieties of strawberries: Virginian and Chilean. They appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries as a result of an accident, although some sources indicate that the initiator of their creation was the King of France, Louis XIV.

2. The largest producer of strawberries is China.

3. Strawberries are a small berry, but very valuable in terms of vitamins. It has more vitamin C than citrus fruits. Strawberries contain pectins that help cleanse the intestines, as well as salts that speed up metabolism. In addition, strawberries are a source of calcium and phosphorus, which are responsible for the good condition of bones and muscles. In turn, the low calorie content of strawberries allows you to eat them without worrying about body weight.

4. Strawberry's sweet taste, red color and heart shape made it a symbol of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. In France, strawberry soup is popular among newlyweds, which, according to signs, should bring them many years of love and happiness. In France, this berry is generally considered a fairly powerful aphrodisiac.

5. The Strawberry Museum was founded in Belgium. There you will learn the detailed history of these berries, and in the museum's shop you can buy various types of strawberry products, such as strawberry jam and even strawberry beer.

6. In the Netherlands, there is a fantastic theme park where everything is associated with strawberries. So, there is a restaurant, a shop, fairy tale characters, a strawberry pharmacy, as well as greenhouses and fields full of berries that you can pick and eat.

7. If you suffer from insomnia, you can successfully eat strawberries. By eating a serving before bed, your body receives bromine, which makes it easier to fall asleep.

8. In Ukraine and neighboring countries, strawberries are most often eaten raw (preferably straight from the field), as well as in the form of jam, compote, and less often - fruit soup. Meanwhile, in some countries, strawberries are marinated with rosemary sprigs in a vinegar, salt, and sugar marinade.

9. About 200 seeds can be obtained on one strawberry. These are the only fruits that have seeds on the outside. You may be tempted to harvest them yourself and sow them to create seedlings. Remove the strawberry seeds with tweezers and place them on a dampened cotton pad. Then, together with a cotton swab, bury them in a pot of earth, water and wait until they germinate.

10. There is even a black strawberry! In fact, the berries are not black at all, but rich dark red. The pulp of the fruit is dense, without voids inside, the aroma of wild strawberries is very bright. It tolerates transportation well, there are notes of pineapple in the taste.