The 10 things you didn't know about onions

New Delhi: Here are the 10 things that you didn't know about onions!

1. The onion is believed to have originated in Asia.

2. There are 45 calories in one serving of onions.

3. Ancient Egyptians worshipped the onion, believing that its spherical shape and concentric rings symbolized eternity.

4. In Bronze Age settlements, traces of onion remains were found alongside fig and date stones dating back to 5000 BC.

5. During the American Civil War, General Ulysses S. Grant sent a telegram to the War Department, "I will not move my army without onions." The next day he got them.

6. Onions are beneficial for women, who are at increased risk for osteoporosis as they go through menopause, by destroying osteoclasts so that they do not break down bone.

7. Eye irritation while slicing onions can be avoided by cutting them under running water or submerged in a basin of water.

8. The Onion is a renowned American news satire organization that features satirical articles reporting on international, national, and local news.

9. Glass onions were large hand blown glass bottles used aboard sailing ships to hold wine or brandy. For increased stability on rough seas, the bottles were fashioned with a wide-bottom shape to prevent toppling, thus making the bottles look somewhat onion-shaped.

10. Glass Onion was also a famous song sung by iconic rock group The Beatles.