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Ready for a bananas episode?

Today's challenge - to connect the humble banana to the infamous Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly.

Sounds impossible? Let's see how we go!

Music: 'Juggling' by Andrey Rossi

Research: Mark Grealy

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Ready for a bananas episode?

Today's challenge - to connect the humble banana to the infamous Australian bushranger, Ned Kelly.

Sounds impossible? Let's see how we go!

Music: 'Juggling' by Andrey Rossi

Research: Mark Grealy