Onion Fun Facts

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Onions originated from area around Iran

Alexander the Great ordered his troops to eat onions to improve their vitality

Americans consumed 21 pounds of onions

Libya consumes 66.8 pounds of onions

Parsley can help you get rid of onion breath

The largest onion ever grown:10 pounds 14 ounces

Found in Pyramids in Egypt buried along with the Pharaos

Contain antibiotics that fight infection, sooth burns and relieves itch

It is named after a Latin word meaning large pearl