[aculeus]

Paraffin wax is used in industrial processes and for making candles.

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paraffin. n. a waxy, solid substance, used in candles and sealing materials.

(In Brit English paraffin is kerosene.)

[Orual]

"New people are coming down with asthma."

New people - I guess the old and used people aren't being affected.

[gitmo]

aka: Department of Redundancy Department

[dighton]

The mysterious blobs are paraffin from ancient aircraft.

[Consort]

The candle explanation is beginning to taper off.