IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THROUG HOUT HISTORY, WE HAVE EATEN MORE ACORNS THAN WHEAT Acorns. Small, round with little hats on. Beloved by squirrels. For most of us here in Aotearoa, that's where our knowledge of the little suckers ends. But dwell on this. It is estimated that throughout human history, our species has eaten far more acorns than wheat or any other grain. ---- Now a quick refresher course for the botanically challenged amongst us. Acorns are seeds of Oak trees. Oaks are found around the world in cool-warm temperate climates. They grow big and tall and are key species in many ecosystems. Acorns themselves are a main source of food for animals in many places, such as deer and squirrels in the ...
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