And finally… yes we have no bananas
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A seafaring tradition of keeping bananas off boats has been brought back in order to ward off bad luck ahead of a boat festival in Aberdeenshire.
Some fisherman believe in the superstition that boats carrying bananas do not catch any fish and others even believe they can cause boats to sink.
Businesses in the area are supporting the amnesty by banishing banana-flavoured items from food stalls.
Roger Goodyear, chairman of the event, said: “Bananas may be a delicious fruit but they are considered bad luck on boats.
“We want to do everything possible to make sure our 2015 festival is a success and we do not want to take any chances.”
The belief dates back to the 18th century when wooden boats in the Caribbean trade were unable to catch fish because they had to move quickly in order to deliver ripe bananas.
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