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Mystery solved after blobs washed ashore in Canada

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Canadian officials opened an investigation this autumn after photos of the white blobs went viral .

There was speculation online that the substance might have been a fungus, mould, or wax.

Memorial University chemistry professor Chris Kozak analysed the substance and discovered it was manmade.

He says the blobs are safe to handle and carry a "volatile odour".

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