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Old 07-July-2008, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by novaderrik View Post
wasn't that an episode of Mythbusters?
I don't think so, although there were some episodes with some kind of relation.
- the kid handed balloons from a vendor. (how many party balloons to lift a kid)
- the inflatable raft filled with helium. (I think that's the one with the 100x100+ helium raft)

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Originally Posted by Kaptain K View Post
Different guy - same idea!
Yea, that pops up ones in a while (if you excuse the pun)
The Ultimate Lazyboy
Lawn chair & 105 helium balloons: Up, up and awaaaay!
If you connect yourself to many small helium balloons,
Armchair pilots - myth or reality

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Originally Posted by JustAFriend View Post
Although most of 'em just end up as crab and fish food:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7360416.stm
Oooh; I'll have to reference that post as an update to this one.
Balloon priest missing
I find it suprising that the update never hit the thread. It was last updated on the same day as most of the posts there.
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