Blownup some balloons! Pop some balloons! Make balloon animals! Donexperiments with balloons!
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nComparenballoons filled with air, helium, and water—how are they different?nAre “helium quality” balloons different material, or thinner ornthicker, than cheaper balloons? What about water balloons?
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Whatnsorts of materials are used to make balloons? There’s latex (rubber)nand mylar (a metalized film)… What about hot air balloons? What arenthey made of?
Whatnsorts of materials are used to make balloons? There’s latex (rubber)nand mylar (a metalized film)… What about hot air balloons? What arenthey made of?n
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nDidnyou know that some early balloons were made of dried animal bladders?nYick—how would you like to blow up a pig bladder?
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nCelebratenBalloons Around the World Day!
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nWait—it doesn’t have tonbe balloon animals! Here is one about making balloon seaweednfor an underwater scene. Can you figure out how to make a crown and a sword?
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Checkn out some balloon art, such as the giant palm trees and full-sizen Tardis (for Dr. Who fans) by Twisty Kristy,n the military tank and dresses at Oddee,n the dinosaur and a variety of balloon costumes atn Bin’s Corner.n
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nSomen balloon artists are putting on special events for Balloons Aroundn the World Day. Is there one near you? (You might want to check outn this list.)
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nAlsonon this date:
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Unity Day in Germany
Unity Day in Germany n
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nNational Foundation Day in South Korea
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nFrancisco Morazan Day in Honduras
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