Balloon (and people's ears) go boom

arvanasays...

I'd guess it was a mix of hydrogen and oxygen, or something else like acetylene and oxygen. Just a flammable gas on its own wouldn't explode like that.

They'll have permanent hearing damage.... When they build Mark II, I'd suggest some hearing protection!

phlogistonsays...

Memories of a 4th of July. The head of the Fire Department thought it would be a great idea to kick off the fireworks with a hydrogen baloon. It was more than they bargained for--blew out the windshield on a city vehicle and damaged the Chief of Police's hearing. He got a little time off, I think, but still has his job. Hasn't tried it again though...

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