11. The World’s Most Poisonous Spider Discovered in Store-Bought Bananas
Place: England
The Year Found: 2021
Estimated Value: $100*
In November 2021, a cab driver in England named Jon Stein discovered something rather horrifying in some store-bought bananas. When he returned home after purchasing the bananas, he discovered a “two-inch mass” hanging from them. It wasn’t until the mass started to “twitch” that he realized what it was.
Found in store-bought bananas, the world’s most venomous spider (@Independent/Pinterest)
He claimed to have seen “big, bony, hairy legs” when he narrowed his focus. Stein’s bananas contained not just a partially lifeless spider but also one of the most poisonous spiders on the planet. This South American native spider is called a “wandering spider” because it enjoys spending the nighttime hours exploring forest bottoms. It most likely traveled the world in style after stowing away on imported banana leaves in England and arriving at Jon Stein’s residence.