Interesting Things #562: "National Banana Bread Day" - Explore the fascinating history of one of America's most beloved baked goods, banana bread. This story takes a deep dive into the origins and evolution of banana bread, from theories of its creation to its role in American culinary history. Discover how enterprising housewives and companies found innovative ways to use overripe bananas and baking powder, and how banana bread became a popular recipe in cookbooks by the 1930s.