Why was playing with 'itchy balls' so popular in 1950s Brooklyn? 'Itchy balls' are the fruit of the sycamore tree. - Quora
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I hate these things from my sweet gum tree. Almost sprained my ankle on one. Do you have a local name for these? : r/mildlyinfuriating
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