Bananas, Radioactive, WHAT?

SOME FACTS ABOUT BANANAS

1. It would take a lorry full of bananas is enough radiation to trigger a false alarm in the radiation detector (for smuggled weapons).

2. Bananas float in water because they are dense in comparison.

3. The genetic similarity between a human and a banana is 60%.

4. The banana is botanically a berry.

5. Bananas can help lower blood pressure and protect heart health due to high potassium and low salt content.

6. Bananas are great pre-workout snacks because they are loaded with potassium that aids in maintaining nerve and muscle function during work outs.

7. The inside of a banana peel can help relieve itching and inflammation, such as from bug bit or poison ivy.

8. Bananas can come in a multitude of colors

9. There is banana beer and wine.

10. Bananas don’t grow on trees.

11. Bananas have seeds in them.

12. Bananas have a slight glow in the dark when ripe.

Article written by : AVYAY

Grade: 5th

Age: 10 years

Published on: 30th May 2021