That Pinecone-Looking Clump in Xmas Trees Isn’t a Pinecone

Always examine Christmas trees before you buy them, or you could be in for one of the grossest experiences of your life.

You’re looking for small, brown clumps and lumps that resemble pine cones. Whether you’ve decorated your tree yet or not, take the time to search. It’s easy for them to blend in and be mistaken for pinecones unless you know what you’re looking for.

Those strange, brown clumps…