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Puff Balls: Introduction
Puff Balls, also known as pompoms and puffs, are the fun little fluffy balls on top on many winter hats. They bounce around, and sometimes get caked in snow. They also add a little extra zhuzh to every hat that they accompany. So, what about them?

History
Puff Balls on hats likely originated in [https://www.plansponsor.com/trivial-pursuits-history-pompoms-hats/#:~:text=The%20pompom%20hat's%20origins%20can,farm%20R%C3%A4llinge%20in%20S%C3%B6dermanland%2C%20Sweden. Scandanavia] in 800-1600 A.D. They were also worn during the Great Depression in Switzerland, and they were known to be worn by sailors.

Relevance
Puff balls themselves are used in a multitude of ways, from children's crafts to fashion, they are an existing item in many of our lives.

Where can I find them today?
Today they can be found on our clothes, on our hats, in craft stores, and even on trinkets! Wowzeroonie.