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is it actually possible to float around the world on a hot air balloon? -- nm

Posted by Guy (aka lostatlimbo) Aug 17 '09, 13:13

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Finally, in 1999 ... -- (link) - zork Aug 17, 13:16
I have a question. You probably get this a lot... -- nm - Alan at Caesar's Palace Aug 17, 13:16
I don't think so. People have tried with those high altitude balloons before, but I don't know if any were successful -- nm - CQ Aug 17, 13:14
I don't think anyone has done it non-stop yet, but yes. possible. - mafic Aug 17, 13:14 1
- i almost posted for him to ask branson - zork Aug 17, 13:18
nmbl -- (link) - mara Aug 17, 13:14 4
- and then Fossett did it solo ... -- (link) - zork Aug 17, 13:20
- this seems like a fun way to see the world. - Guy Aug 17, 13:18 1
  - i believe they have to do it at very high altitudes, so the view isn't what you're imagining -- nm - zork Aug 17, 13:23
- and there you go. shows how up to date on balloon aviation I am. -- nm - mafic Aug 17, 13:15
This reminds me! I read Around the World in 80 Days and (spoilers) - ty97 Aug 17, 13:14
I'll tell you in 80 days. -- nm - BB Aug 17, 13:13

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