[johnco]

update on my unknown objects. local war of northern aggression buff said that the area I'm working in was a staging ground for some battles. since the boys were running out of lead, someone came up with an idea for rounding off these stones to use as bullets. the black BB sized oily substance the stones were found in was packing to keep the "bullets" moist and keep them from fracturing. the contractor that dredged the area found wagon wheels and other artifacts in the same general area.. so if this is true.. I found and re buried bucket loads of these things and only kept a couple liter bottles of them. might have to dig up the same spot and collect some more. anyone want a few? I have no idea if this story is factual, but this was my first guess of what these things were and have heard this from a few people now.