The Olympics to Be the Top Banana
What do bananas, political coups and the potential collapse of the fruit aisle have in common? Absolutely nothing you would expect. This week, Josh peels back the history of one of the world’s most popular fruits, from its journey around the globe to the banana industry’s role in overthrowing governments. But beneath that cheerful yellow skin lies a much darker story of corporate greed, human mistakes and deadly diseases that could leave the humble banana facing extinction. Suddenly, that 15p supermarket bargain feels a lot more important.
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