Squirrels of the world, I apologize. Till now, I thought of you as only cute but pesky little creatures that scampered mindlessly through the woods. But now that I’ve spent time crawling around on all ...

This Thanksgiving, be thankful that the squirrels didn't get all the acorns scattered around your yard. The caps can be used to adorn napkin rings for the holiday table, no matter what your decor.

This Thanksgiving, be thankful that the squirrels didn't get all the acorns scattered around your yard. The caps can be used to adorn napkin rings for the holiday table, no matter what your decor.

Next time you’re out and about, look down at your feet. Oak trees in Chicagoland and nationwide dropped an unusually high number of acorns this year, in what botanists call a “mast year.” “This is one ...