The exact origin of limes is technically unknown, but it is very likely they originated in either Malaysia or Indonesia.

Limes were introduced to Europe about a thousand years ago, thanks to Arab traders.

It was Spanish explorers who introduced limes to the Americas and began planting them there.

British sailors were once known as “limeys” because they often ate citrus to prevent scurvy. But typically it was lemons rather than limes.

Limes are great to use in guacamole, as they help prevent the sauce from browning.

The official pie of Florida is Key lime pie, but key limes are not native to Florida.

The vast majority of limes you can find at American grocery stores are Persian limes, which are also known as Tahiti limes.

Limes are a fairly healthy fruit, packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.

Limes can actually glow under UV light.

Limes are also a natural cleaner for brass and copper.

Limes are a big part of Mexican culture, and it is rare for a traditional Mexican meal to be served without limes.

The word “lime” used to refer to any citrus fruit, not just the green limes we know today.

Limes are not always green; they can sometimes be a pale yellow.

Limes and lemons are not always clearly distinguished in certain languages. For example, in French, the word for lime is citron vert, which literally translates to “green lemon.”