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Trees
42 Started conversation Oct 23, 2000
Most tree species have a neat-o keen accompanying story. The horsechestnut is one of those trees. They have a fruit known commonly as a "buckeye". Why? In the early days of taxidermy, the nuts were painted with "pupils" and placed in the deer carcasses' heads. Hence, the "buck eye". Fascinating, isn't it? Happy hunting, if applicable.
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