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  2. Suicide bag - Wikipedia

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    In 2015 author and right-to-die advocate Derek Humphry reported that Worthington Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of disposable helium cylinders, had announced that their helium cylinders will guarantee only 80% helium, with up to 20% air, making them inappropriate for use with a suicide bag in Humphry's opinion. [23]

  3. Lawnchair Larry flight - Wikipedia

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    He had all necessary licenses and permissions, carried an oxygen supply, ADS-B transponder, and remote control of ballast and balloon-popping squibs. He released himself from the balloons and free-fell until his parachute automatically opened at 7,000 feet (2,100 m). [33] The balloon was then remotely piloted by the ground team to a safe ...

  4. Recreational use of nitrous oxide - Wikipedia

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    3 liter can of recreational nitrous oxide to fill up balloons. A report from Consumers Union report from 1972 (based upon reports of its use in Maryland 1971, Vancouver 1972, and a survey made by Edward J. Lynn of its non-medical use in Michigan 1970) found that use of the gas for recreational purposes was then prevalent in the US and Canada ...

  5. Balloon - Wikipedia

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    Balloon rockets work because the elastic balloons contract on the air within them, and so when the mouth of the balloon is opened, the gas within the balloon is expelled out, and due to Newton's third law of motion, the balloon is propelled forward. This is the same way that a rocket works.

  6. Live: Hot air balloons fill the skies above New Mexico for ...

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    The skies over New Mexico are be filled with balloons as the area kickstarts celebrations for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Other events across the week will include a gas balloon ...

  7. Cluster ballooning - Wikipedia

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    Cluster ballooning is an extreme sport and a form of ballooning where a harness attaches a balloonist to a cluster of helium-inflated rubber balloons. Unlike traditional hot-air balloons , where a single large balloon is equipped with vents enabling altitude control, cluster balloons are multiple, small, readily available and individually ...

  8. Watch live: Hot air balloons fill the skies above New Mexico ...

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    This was followed by a mass ascension of hot air balloons. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings colorful displays to the New Mexico sky in the international event, which attracts ...

  9. High-altitude balloon - Wikipedia

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    High-altitude balloons or stratostats are usually uncrewed balloons typically filled with helium or hydrogen and released into the stratosphere, generally attaining between 18 and 37 km (11 and 23 mi; 59,000 and 121,000 ft) above sea level. In 2013, a balloon named BS 13-08 reached a record altitude of 53.7 km (33.4 mi; 176,000 ft). [1]