Bananas release a gas that makes other fruits ripen faster.
Why it is true
Bananas produce ethylene, a gas that accelerates the ripening of nearby fruits. That is why placing a banana next to a green fruit helps it ripen faster. On the other hand, bananas should not be stored next to already ripe fruits.
Source: Royal Society of Chemistry
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