Turning aluminum foil into shiny 'metal' balls started as a Japanese trend — and now it's exploding all over the internet

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In early March, people in Japan started turning aluminum foil rolls into shiny balls that look like they're made of solid metal.
As INSIDER previously reported, the DIY project took off in a huge way: first on Japanese social media; then around the world.
The viral trend has since become a popular YouTube Challenge.
On Tuesday, YouTube channel FBE posted a video in which teenagers watch videos of people making these shiny aluminum foil balls.
Many of them expressed disbelief and awe at the mind-boggling process.
Their reactions also show why this trend has gone mega-viral: There's something undeniably satisfying about watching wrinkly aluminum foil being transformed into a "perfect" glossy sphere.
FBE then asked the teenagers how this trend compares to other ones they've seen online.
One teen, Kenneth, said that the aluminum foil project is more accessible than other trends since "everyone has tin foil."
Another teen, Leyla (pictured above), said that unlike other DIY projects which usually show you something "useful," this one is just a "cool trick."
Watch FBE's full video below, which is currently trending on YouTube.
After that, watch SkyTOMO's full video on how to make these shiny aluminum foil balls.

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