The end of the banana.
The banana we know and love may cease to exist in as little as ten years. It has too little genetic diversity to survive pests, scientists say. (*) (†) Whatever genetic wizardry science may try, it seems impossible that the look and the taste of the banana will remain as they are for long. (‡)
It should be noted that many other varieties of bananas will continue to exist, and will continue to be diet staples for millions. (§) Only the yellow-skinned fruit known as the Cavendish banana is under threat.
Thus, I might as well relate now the best method of eating a banana: point the stem down and use it as a handle, peeling from the other end. It is remarkable that eating a banana in such a manner appears humorous to some.