Banana Hallucination Hoax

In the drug experimentation era of the 1960s, a rumor spread that bananas could be turned into a hallucinogenic substance similar to LSD. The claim gained traction with the release of Donovan's song "Mellow Yellow," coincidentally featuring lyrics about an "electrical banana." Although bananas did contain some LSD-related ingredients, the amounts were too small for any effect. Originating in a counterculture magazine, the hoax persisted for years, even appearing in mainstream publications, ultimately benefiting banana growers without any substance behind the claim.