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Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua Javier Tardío, María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata, Ramón Morales, María Molina, Patricia García-Herrera, Patricia Morales, Carmen Díez-Marqués, Virginia Fernández-Ruiz, Montaña Cámara, Manuel Pardo-de-Santayana, María Cruz Matallana-González, Brígida María Ruiz-Rodríguez, Daniel Sánchez-Mata 3 facts

referenceZeghichi S, Kallithraka S, Simopoulos AP, and Kipriotakis Z published a 2003 study titled 'Nutritional composition of selected wild plants in the diet of Crete' in the book 'Plants in human health and nutrition policy', which examines the nutritional content of wild plants consumed in Crete.

referenceVardavas et al. (2006a) analyzed the lipid concentrations of wild edible greens found in Crete.

referenceVardavas et al. (2006b) measured the antioxidant and phylloquinone content of wild greens grown in Crete.

Anomalous Aerial Phenomena, Abductions, and Mysterious ... scirp.org Lilian Tsappa · Scientific Research Publishing 2 facts

measurementThe automaton Talos circled the island of Crete, which has a coastline of 1046 km (650 miles), three times a day.

imageThe silver Didrachma from Phaistos, Crete, dated to approximately 300/280-270 BCE, depicts a winged 'ΤΑΛΩΝ' (Talon) armed with a stone.

The Evolution of Diet - National Geographic nationalgeographic.com National Geographic 2 facts

claimThe people of Crete practiced the so-called Mediterranean diet long before it became a popular trend.

claimThe people of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, consume a diet consisting of a variety of foods sourced from local groves, farms, and the sea.

A critical review on techno-economic analysis of hybrid renewable ... link.springer.com Springer Dec 6, 2023 2 facts

referenceGiatrakos GP, Tsoutsos TD, and Zografakis N (2009) developed sustainable power planning for the island of Crete.

procedureBacos et al. (2002) investigated the techno-economic analysis of automated photovoltaic-diesel compound systems for a bungalow complex in Elounda, Crete, using RET Screen software to determine the Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Photovoltaic (Nphotovoltaic), Payback period (PBP), and annual positive cash flow.

Psychoactive plants in ancient Greece - Neurosciences and History nah.sen.es F.J. Carod-Artal · Neurosciences and History 1 fact

accountArchaeologists discovered a Minoan shrine in the village of Gazi, Crete, dating to 1300 BCE, which was dedicated to a 'poppy goddess' associated with fertility and health.

Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu Penn State Center for Energy Law and Policy May 20, 2024 1 fact

referenceThe study "Greek Islands’ Energy Transition: From Lighthouse Projects to the Emergence of Energy Communities" (2022) by Katsaprakakis et al. explores local energy initiatives on Greek islands such as Kythnos, Ikaria, Sifnos, Tilos, Agios Efstratios, Crete, and Chalki, arguing that the energy community model offers potential for social and economic benefits, public acceptance, and minimal environmental impact.