No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.

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In the fall, they fall en masse from the trees, landing on garden paths, terraces, or flower beds, and are either swept away ...

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