
Michigan Gets So Cold You Can Make a Frozen Banana Hammer
When temperatures in Michigan drop below zero, Instagram gets good. The most social media-worthy activity seems to be filling a cup with hot water, throwing it into the sub-zero air, and watching it instantly become steam. But have you ever used a frozen banana to pound roofing nails?
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If you grew up in Michigan, there's a better-than-average chance you've taken soupy water, blown bubbles into the frigid wind, and watched them freeze. And yet, you've never set a banana outside long enough that it can take the place of a hammer. According to the Superior Telegram, it can and should be done.
How to Use a Banana as a Hammer
Though it sounds ridiculous, UpHere magazine has been telling people to try this for years. This hack doesn't mean you can replace the tool aisle with the produce section, but after reading stories and watching videos that show it being done, I believe there is a way to turn a tropical fruit into a blunt-force object.

According to the Weather Network, place a banana outside when temperatures dip below zero and let it chill for a while. Though I couldn't find an exact time or temperature, every video stated that it was at least one below zero and that each banana-turned-hammer had been outside for "a couple of hours."
Why Turn a Banana Into a Hammer
Perhaps you've gotten this far, and you keep asking, "Why? Why would I want to freeze a banana long enough in sub-zero Michigan temperatures and then use it as a hammer?" The answer. Because it's A BANANA and A HAMMER!
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So, the next time the mercury drops below zero, grab a banana and gently place it outside before you go to bed. By the time you wake up in the morning, you can try it yourself. Happy banana-hammering!
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