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2. Lawnchair Larry flight - Wikipedia

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   Like Walters, Couch had a BB gun on hand to shoot the balloons in order to initiate descent. After the flight, he developed a way to release helium from the balloons, allowing for a more controlled descent. [10] [23] During a second flight on July 5, 2008, Couch realized his goal of interstate travel when he landed safely in western Idaho. The ...

3. Jess (falconry) - Wikipedia

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   A jess (plural "jesses") is a thin strap, traditionally made from leather, used to tether a hawk, falcon, or owl in falconry. [1] Jesses allow a falconer to keep control of a bird while it is on the glove or in training, and allow a bird to be secured on a perch outside its aviary.

4. Helium storage and conservation - Wikipedia

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   In 1914, helium was mooted in Britain and the United States as a replacement for hydrogen in barrage balloons and aircraft. [8] The first major development in helium production was the Helium Conservation Act of March 3, 1925. It established a production and sales program under the control of a centralized entity, the United States Bureau of ...

5. Camp bed - Wikipedia

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   Camp bed. A camp bed is a narrow, light-weight bed, often made of sturdy cloth stretched over a folding frame. [1] The term camp bed is common in the United Kingdom, but in North America they are often referred to as cots.

6. Moon (2009 film) - Wikipedia

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   Moon is a 2009 science fiction film directed by Duncan Jones (in his directorial debut) and written by Nathan Parker from a story by Jones. The film follows Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell), a man who experiences a personal crisis as he nears the end of a three-year solitary stint mining helium-3 on the far side of the Moon.