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PHOTO GALLERY: Banana Split Day!

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In honor of National Banana Split Day we bring you the best-looking banana splits around! (On Flickr, that is.) Nothing says summer more than this cherry-topped, ice cream dream boat. Whether it's a traditional split, astronaut style or a deconstructed dish with banana bread, these pictures will have you craving the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry combo.

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Image by Flickr user naevus, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user megpi, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user Kevin H, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user Sifu Renka, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user Mark H. Anbinder, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user Edward Allen L. Lim, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user 00dann, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user norwichnuts, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user stacey.d, used under a Creative Commons License.

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Image by Flickr user GianCayetano, used under a Creative Commons License. Where can we find the best banana split in Los Angeles?

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