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History of Balloons

History of Balloons
The history of balloons - including the early animal intestine varieties. The first rubber balloons were made by Professor Michael Faraday in 1824 for use in his experiments with hydrogen at the Royal Institution in London.

Complete Guide to Balloons and Ballooning
This virtual document contains all the sections of the "Guide to Balloons and Ballooning".

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