Hi everyone! Did you know that bananas emit antimatter? 🍌😯 It sounds like science fiction, but it's 100% real. Bananas are rich in potassium, and a small fraction of that potassium is potassium-40, a radioactive isotope that, on rare occasions, decays, emitting... a positron! Yes, a tiny piece of antimatter that, upon encountering an electron, instantly annihilates, releasing a flash of energy in the form of gamma rays. On average, each banana emits a positron every 75 minutes. But before you panic and throw away your banana smoothie, relax. The radiation it emits is harmless and much less than what we receive daily. The most incredible thing is that we also emit positrons. Our bodies contain potassium-40, so technically... we're all a little radioactive! ☢️ But don't worry, you won't glow in the dark. The next time you eat a banana, remember that you're enjoying a delicious fruit with a touch of quantum physics. 😉 ⚛️
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