Quick Answer. The Australian rock band AC/DC chose their name based on the acronym's representation of the two forms of electrical power, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), which symbolized the band's high-powered approach to their performances.
I was having an argument with a buddy of mine. I said the acorns usually start dropping in mid to late September in a normal year. He said early to mid October in a normal year. I live in east central Ohio about a 1/2 hour south of Canton.
The distinctive bark is light ash-gray in color, and often fissured into scaly plates. The tree grows best on deep, well-drained upland soils. The close-grained, strong wood is one our best for furniture and hardwood flooring. Many kinds of wildlife feed on the acorns as well.