One of the more interesting banana facts tells us about a study performed at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago. The research showed that when a person smells a certain food, their brain can often be tricked into thinking that the food was actually consumed. One of the foods that this works with is bananas. So, the next time that you’re feeling a little hungry but are trying to limit your calorie intake, try smelling a banana. It might trick your body into pushing aside any feelings of hunger for a bit.