Olives 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits. Olives are small fruit that grow on olive trees (Olea europaea). They belong to a group of fruit called drupes, or stone fruits. They are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds and pistachios. Olives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants.
Medal of Honor. 1. the highest U.S. military decoration, awarded by Congress to a member of the armed forces for gallantry and bravery in combat, at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty. Also called Congressional Medal of Honor.
Since then, 3,458 men and one woman have received the Medal of Honor, the United Statesâ highest military decoration. On the anniversary of the medalâs creation, discover six surprising facts about the award and its recipients. 1. At first, the idea of a Medal of Honor was dismissed as too âEuropean.â.