Monthly Archives: March 2019

Airships Were Surprisingly Hard To Shoot Down In World War II

Zeppelins, as it turns out, are slightly more durable than your average dollar store water balloon. Maybe that’s why they were a staple of the U.S. military of the time. The Hindenburg Disaster aside, 20th-Century airships were built to go … Continue reading

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Would Helium Go “Extinct”?

Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe just after hydrogen, but only makes up 0.0005% of Earth’s atmosphere because of its tendency to rise above other components of air and eventually escape to space. Most helium on … Continue reading

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Helium Shortage Affects Getting Balloons And More: What You Need To Know

Despite popular belief, helium is used for more than inhaling to make that temporary squeaky voice. Places where you’d normally get a bouquet of balloons are taking a hit because of a nationwide helium shortage. Where does helium come from? … Continue reading

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Throwing A Party? Don’t Be Left Deflated By The Helium Shortage

I encountered a major inconvenience while picking up the final supplies for my daughter’s birthday party this weekend. So, we threw a 5th birthday party for my daughter on Saturday and I had to do a lot running around in … Continue reading

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National Helium Shortage Affecting Local Businesses

If you’ve been looking for balloons at your next party, you may have noticed signs about a national helium shortage. The issue has local businesses feeling deflated about low or no sales. Until a year ago, the Petal Patch sold … Continue reading

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