The beaches in SE Texas used to have a lot of tar balls on them. We used get tar on our feet when visiting those beaches. (Not so much in recent years.) FYI and possible use, the easiest way to remove a tar spot was to rub it with baby oil.
The tar balls came from tankers, spills, refineries, and natural seeps. Hundreds of years ago the Spanish used to caulk their boats with tar from Texas beaches [Link].
Thanks. It was nice while it lasted. Between the hurricanes and the oil spill, it seems like a never-ending battle against nature.
FYI and possible use, the easiest way to remove a tar spot was to rub it with baby oil.
Interesting tidbit. Thanks.
Hundreds of years ago the Spanish used to caulk their boats with tar from Texas beaches.
I can believe it. I'm sure there are a lot of uses for tar balls, but I don't really have any use for them! LOL :)