Again, another unusual place in the Mojave Desert :). This time it's located in Mecca, California USA and is the one and only International Banana Museum. It all began in 1972 when Ken Bannister attended a photo convention in which he passed out Chiquita banana stickers stating the T.B. (Top Banana) of the International Banana Club. People enjoyed his humor and began sending him anything banana related leading to a massive collection. Today, he is the founder of the International Banana Club and opened the International Banana Museum. As Ken gained publicity, he eventually dubbed himself "Bananaster", as well "Top Banana" or "T.B." Today, the Banana Museum has over 19,000 banana related items to enjoy. It has also earned the title of the "Largest collection devoted to one fruit" by the Guinness Book of World Records. He eventually did sell his business on Ebay but it continues with it's new owner, Fred. The International Banana Club operates out of Altadina, CA and for $9.00, you too can have a lifetime Banana Club membership :).
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