πΏ Did you know bananas actually grow with their bottoms facing the sky? π They grow outward from their stems, but as they get bigger, they turn towards the sun π, giving them their signature curved shape! π And weβre the ones peeling them the "upside down"! π€ factfactsfun fact
Normally, ripe bananas are yellow due to pigments called carotenoids ππ. But when bananas ripen, chlorophyll breaks down, allowing them to fluoresce and glow a blue color under UV or black lights! ππ factsfun factfoodscience
Did you know that your favorite yellow fruit comes with a radioactive twist? π€π Bananas are rich in potassium, and since potassium naturally decays, it gives bananas a tiny bit of radioactivity. βοΈβ¨ But donβt fret youβd have to eat 10 million bananas in one sitting to face any radiation danger, says Joe Schwarcz, PhD, from McGill University. π§π€·ββοΈ Enjoy your snack without worry! π₯°π factsfun factfood
The "Blue Banana" is a densely populated, economically vibrant zone stretching from Northern Italy to the UK, including major cities like Milan, Frankfurt, and London. Known for its innovation, industry, and wealth, it's the backbone of Europeβs economy. πΌπΆ factsfun factgeography economy