When you buy bananas, break them apart into individual bananas instead of leaving them in the bunch.

Why YSK: The stem of the bunch is the main culprit for releasing ethylene gas, which is basically a ripening accelerator. By separating them, you significantly slow down this process. This means your bananas will stay yellow and edible for far longer, saving you from having to eat a dozen bananas in two days or, more likely, throwing them out. No more premature browning, unless you’re specifically aiming for banana bread. Your fruit bowl (and wallet) will thank you.

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    19 hours ago

    One of the chemicals that gives bananas their smell is also released when a honey bee stings you, signaling other bees to attack.

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        12 hours ago

        I wouldn’t put it out of the realm of possibility, there have also been cases of large swarms of mosquitoes killing cows, hopefully we’re a little more peaceful before someone figures out how to use things like this as a weapon