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If it seems like there are a lot of acorns this fall, you might be seeing a `mast' year
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This Oct. 4, 2023, image provided by The Morton Arboretum shows an abundance of fallen acorns under an oak tree in Lisle, Illinois. - photo by The Morton Arboretum via AP
Has your car been getting pelted with acorns? Have you found yourself running through a hailstorm of walnuts with your hands protecting your head? Chances are the trees in your region are experiencing a mast year.