September 18, 2024
Many people believe it is bad luck to bring a banana on a boat. There are many theories as to the origin of the superstition. One explanation is that ripening bananas secrete ethylene gas, which can accelerate the rotting of other nearby fruit and leave passengers with little to eat.
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