Yup, that's what they're called alright, don't ask me why though - These seven ton crushing balls were used to crush large rocks to eventually retrieve gold in gold mining operations in Goldvein, VA. Although still a mystery, these balls were thought to run off a steam engine and roll around in a small trough while water and agitation was used to break up the rocks.
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I couldn't resist! I saw this image and I knew just why they named these "Hornet Balls" I was visiting an Uncle in North Caolina and he had found this leaf with a "hornet ball" on it. So I thought I would share with you with a a little photoshop fun.
The tree leaning in on the left throws this off. Maybe standing to the left and a little closer?? Or closer looking up at one of them with that awesome sky as the background?
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