The composition of the mysterious balls that washed up on the shores of Australia last month has been revealed — and scientists say the truth is 'much more disgusting' than they initially thought.
Marina Watts is a Digital News Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has previously appeared on Bustle, The US Sun, Newsweek and OK! Magazine.that washed up on the shores of Australia last month has been revealed — and scientists say the truth is"much more disgusting" than they initially thought.
"The investigation has revealed that the balls contain hundreds to thousands of different materials, including human hair and various fibres," officials wrote, noting that the mixture also included "cooking oils, soaps, and skincare items." 84-Year-Old Man with Cancer Gets Free Tiny Home After Losing Everything During Hurricane Helene: ‘Pinch Me’Prince William’s Eco-Sneaker Confession Turns Heads in Cape Town: 'He Said He's Got a Pair!'Body Found After 11-Year-Old Boy Was Swept Out to Sea in Front of His Dad
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