The Origin of Balloons
In 1824, British scientist Michael Faraday created the first rubber balloon while experimenting with hydrogen gas at the Royal Institution of London.
Fun fact: Faraday’s first balloons were pressed from two sheets of rubber, dusted with flour to prevent sticking.
From Science to Celebration
In 1825, Thomas Hancock began selling DIY balloon kits — turning a lab invention into public fascination.
The Helium Revolution
In the early 1900s, scientists replaced hydrogen with helium — a non-flammable gas — transforming balloons into safe party icons.
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