Beyond the Peel: 12 Clever Uses for Bananas (Other Than Eating)

May 17th , 2024 TEAM LTG TEAM LTG

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1: Whiten Teeth

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2: Soothe Insect Bites

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3: Shine Shoes

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4: Fertilize Plants

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5: Attract Butterflies

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6: Make a Face Mask

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7: Hair Conditioner

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8: Reduce Wrinkles

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9: Soothe Sunburn

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10: Polish Silver

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11: Remove Splinters

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12: Make "Nice" Cream

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