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TIL that during WWII the British government banned banana imports, leading to a complete absence of the fruit in the UK. This scarcity led to the creation of "mock banana", a substitute made from ... (www.atlasobscura.com)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/AuroraShade905 on 2025-01-25 00:33:32.

Original Title: TIL that during WWII the British government banned banana imports, leading to a complete absence of the fruit in the UK. This scarcity led to the creation of "mock banana", a substitute made from boiled and mashed parsnips mixed with sugar and banana flavoring.

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