The nut "filbert" got its name from St. Philbert which is celebrated on August 22nd, which is also when the nut matures.

The word "moose" comes from the native Algonquian Indian word meaning "twig eater."

Poison Ivy is not Ivy and Poison Oak is not an Oak. They are both part of the Cashew family.

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