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The Most Interesting Fruit in the World (Ep. 375 Update)

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What's the Difference Between the Cavendish and the Gromishell?

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The Cavendish banana is the most popular fruit in both the US and Europe. The EU imports around 6 million tons of Cavendish bananas each year, or 110 bananas per person. Virginia Scott Jenkins notes that the banana first gained popularity around the time people were just starting to learn about germs and food hygiene.

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