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Acornic information.

This is one of hundreds of acorns that adorn my left arm. Every three to four years, I get quite a strong crop of these little fellas, and become very popular with squirrels, bluejays, weevils, and a guy named Larry that lives down the street.

Once the acorns have been sorted and put into their proper house, the shelling parties begin. These lively festivals can sometimes carry on for weeks, depending on how long the cotton candy vendors stick around. Once the outer shell is removed, the soft inner nut is used for various purposes, including food, flotation devices, and nose plugs.

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