• Why were people in the 1950s afraid of… bananas?

  • Feb 3 2025
  • Length: 1 min
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Why were people in the 1950s afraid of… bananas?

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  • Why were people in the 1950s afraid of… bananas?

    Believe it or not, a rumor spread that bananas could give you polio! In 1948, a polio outbreak in the U.S. led to a bizarre theory that contaminated bananas from Central America were to blame. Despite zero scientific evidence, the fear spread, and some people even avoided the fruit altogether. Eventually, experts debunked the myth, and bananas reclaimed their rightful place in fruit bowls everywhere. So, next time you peel one open, remember—it’s a snack, not a supervillain. Stay curious with Trivia Tidbits, and make sure to tune in tomorrow for your next dose of weird and wonderful facts!

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