As vexed by bombers as a horse by flies, London during the World War finally tried a preventive worthy of Jules Vernea "balloon apron" of gas bags tethered on the outskirts of.
An unmanned "sounding balloon" has risen to 140,000 feet (26-miles), breaking the altitude record for any man-made object except rockets.
If you weigh 150 pounds and desire to have fun, you should strap to your back a balloon lifting 100 pounds.
Mind-Blowing Balloon Rides A hot air balloon ride is an exhilarating experience. As you float thousands of feet above the Earth’s surface, you can see entire landscapes. Although it’s hard to go wrong with a hot-air balloon ride (just about anywhere looks spectacular from the sky), there are a few places that rank above the others. Read on for eight destinations that provide epic views from a hot air balloon.
June 20, 2013 - Fox News
Virgin Balloon Flights Launches Love Our Landscape Campaign The UK’s leading balloon rides provider Virgin Balloon Flights is encouraging Brits to explore their countryside more and to help protect its future with a new campaign. (PRWeb June 20, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10848653.htm
June 20, 2013 - PRWeb
Joe Paterno in USA Today Their balloon still isn't busted,Paterno said. "If we win the next two we'll have an opportunity to go to a big bowl."
Glenn in FOXNews I couldn't believe it,said Glenn Vonderahe, a witness. "I saw the balloon and the next thing I knew, there was a lot of fire and smoke. There was total fire under the balloon."
Jim Tracy in ESPN We manufactured those runs,Colorado manager Jim Tracy said. "That's a serious pin in the balloon if you're the team trailing. Now we're bringing in our closer with a three-run cushion."