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Camden Blobs: Mystery Solved

Posted by michael on from the stay-away-from-the-black-oil dept.

jeffy124 writes "Recently there was a discussion about blobs in the sidewalks of Camden, NJ. The mystery has been solved. It's paraffin wax, which is used in industrial processes and in candles, and poses no health risks whatsoever. Some residents suspect a coverup, but then again, this is Camden were talking about."

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  1. Re:i'm still wondering... by andy@petdance.com · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I suspect that the wax absorbed dirt over time to become its current black color.