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A Surprising Use for a Banana Peel
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Smoothies, monkey food, and slipping cartoon characters: these are a few of the typical associations around banana peels. Nearly anyone can tell you that they're a terrific snack, but not many would say that you have any reason to use the peel for much besides compost. But if you've ever gotten a poison ivy rash or a mosquito bite, a banana peel might be just what the doctor ordered. If ... ...more
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Would You Pay $120,000 for a Banana?
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Yes, you read that right. Maurizio Cattelan, the same artist that created the 18-karat gold toilet art piece entitled "America," (yes, really) is at it again. This time, the art is on display in Art Basel in Miami, and it is -- quite literally -- a banana duct-taped to a wall. The first edition of the piece, "Comedian," was already sold for $120,000 to Galerie Perrotin, owned by Emmanuel ... ...more