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Balloon Apr 2026

Made of latex or mylar, these are staples for celebrations.

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The earliest balloons weren't made of latex but of animal bladders or intestines. However, the true "balloon age" began in 1783 when the in France launched the first successful hot-air balloon. Shortly after, Jacques Charles pioneered the use of hydrogen. In the 1820s, Michael Faraday invented the first rubber balloon, paving the way for the mass-produced latex versions we see today. Types and Functions Balloons are generally categorized by their use: Made of latex or mylar, these are staples for celebrations