August 25 is National Banana Split Day in the United States. This day celebrates the delicious and decadent dessert that is made with ice cream, bananas, toppings, and sauces.

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The Main Event: The first banana split was invented in 1904 by David Evans Strickler, a pharmacist's apprentice in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Strickler was experimenting with new soda fountain sundaes in his spare time when he created the banana split.

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He served it to his customers and it quickly became a popular dessert.

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Today, banana splits are enjoyed all over the world.

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There are many different variations of the banana split, but the classic version typically includes three scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, nuts, and a cherry.

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The Significance: National Banana Split Day is a great opportunity to enjoy this delicious dessert. It is also a day to celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of David Evans Strickler, who invented the banana split over 100 years ago.

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Facts: 2. The world's largest banana split was made in 2011 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It weighed over 1,000 pounds and served over 1,000 people.

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Facts: 3. The most expensive banana split in the world is served at Serendipity 3 in New York City. It costs $100 and is made with 23 scoops of ice cream, 24 toppings, and a gold leaf garnish.

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