162. It is the only fully independent nation (the others are politically connected to France, as collectivites or departements) in the Americas to be Francophone.
163. If you put green bananas in a brown paper bag with an apple or a tomato, they will ripen within 24 hours due to the gases given off by the other fruit. (Thanks Carrie!)
164. Coming to a store near you: Hippo Sweat Sunblock (may be known by some other name). Don't be conned by imitations. Real hippo sweat is red and a wonderful sunblock. I'm-a gonna get me some of that stuff!
165. Jasmine means "gift of God".
166. The city of Madurai in south India is known as The City of Jasmine.
167. The word "basil" is derived from the Greek word for "king" -- it is believed that basil was discovered when Helen and St. Constantine discovered the True Cross. It is also believed to have been found around the tomb when Jesus's resurrection was discovered.
168. Basil contains a chemical (E)-beta-caryophyllene (BCP) which helps to allow a cannabis receptor to work without allowing the high.
169. Basil is often used in various cultures, from ancient Greece to India, to ensure a safe journey for the dead to reach the afterlife.
170. In several Orthodox churches, it is used to prepare holy water.
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