There are more than 300 species of the fruit.

two bananas provide enough energy for an intense 90 minutes workout.

Bananas can help prevent and cure hangovers.

Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas.

It would take at least 480 bananas to die of of potassium overdose.

Eating bananas is a natural cure to reduce the effects of stress and anxiety.

A study says that women who eat bananas at time of conception are most likely to have a boy.

Bananas have no fat, cholesterol or sodium.
Instead it is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese, and a perfect source of Vitamin B6.

Bananas are known to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as well as decrease your risk of getting cancer, according to the FDA.
It’s another reason to add bananas to your diet and experiment with banana recipes.

The Banana Club Museum, located on Highway 111 in Mecca, Calif. (just south of Palm Springs), houses the world’s largest collection devoted to any one fruit.
There you may see over 17 thousand different banana items.