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.

In the fall, acorns are scattered all over the ground. You can use them for crafts, as decorations, and even eat them. Photo: Getty Images In the fall, they fall en masse from the trees, landing on ...

Turns out those pesky nuts falling from the sky onto you and your car, and littering the D.C. area ground in late fall, are more important to the planet than you might think. A new exhibit at the ...

Despite acorns' wide geographic range and long culinary history, few people eat them. But some fans say they're an untapped nutritional resource... Nutritious Acorns Don't Have To Just Be Snacks For ...

These days, Americans are all about eating local foods. But one important local crop drops to the ground mostly unnoticed every fall. Well, unless you're a squirrel. Yes, we're talking about acorns.