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It's time to get ready for Hot Air Balloon Day on June 5! This special day celebrates the history and beauty of hot air balloons – a type of aircraft that has been around for centuries. It dates all the way back to 1783 when two French brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier first successfully launched a balloon filled with hot air. Today, hot air balloons are a popular form of transportation and recreation around the world, offering beautiful views from high above the ground. So join in the celebration and make sure you don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1783</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Hot Air Balloon Flight</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Montgolfier brothers launched the first successful hot air balloon flight in Annonay, France.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1783</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Manned Flight</div><div class='timeline-text'>François Pilatre de Rozier and François Laurent d'Arles conducted the first manned hot air balloon flight.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1793</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Balloon Flight Crosses English Channel</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jean-Pierre Blanchard successfully crossed the English Channel by hot air balloon.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Hot Air Balloon Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ed Yost invented and flew the modern hot air balloon for the first time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Transatlantic Balloon Flight</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Double Eagle II completed the first transatlantic balloon flight.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Around the World Flight</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones made the first non-stop flight around the world in a hot air balloon known as the Breitling Orbiter 3.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go for a hot air balloon ride</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a ride in a hot air balloon, you won't regret it. Enjoy the view from above and explore the world from a different perspective.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a hot air balloon show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local hot air balloon show or festival and take in the beauty of the balloons as they soar in to the sky.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own hot air balloon</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making your own hot air balloon is a fun and creative way to celebrate Hot Air Balloon Day. All you need is construction paper, scissors, tape, and string, and you're ready to make your own balloon.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a hot air balloon race</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hot air balloons races are a fun way to watch the balloons compete and see who can go the fastest. Check out your local hot air balloon race and enjoy the show.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a hot air balloon party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends over for an amazing hot air balloon themed party with decorations, food, games, and of course, hot air balloons!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a unique experience</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The thrill of flying in a hot air balloon is unlike any other. From the majestic views to the peacefulness of being suspended high up in the sky, it's a truly unforgettable experience that will stay with you for years to come!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an adventure</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Riding in a hot air balloon is a fun and exciting way to explore the world from a different perspective. You can admire breathtaking landscapes and visit places that can't be reached by car or train.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's romantic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hot air balloon rides are also incredibly romantic - they make perfect getaways for couples who want some quality time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There's something truly special about watching the sun set as your float through the sky!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hot Air Ballooning is a Science</h3><p class='facts-content'>Ballooning operates on a very basic scientific principle: warmer air rises in cooler air. Essentially, hot air is lighter than cool air because it has less mass per unit of volume.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hot Air Balloons Can Go Pretty High</h3><p class='facts-content'>The world record for altitude in a hot air balloon was set at 68,986 feet (approx 13 miles) by Vijaypat Singhania of India in 2005.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hot Air Balloons are Big</h3><p class='facts-content'>The largest hot air balloons, known as "special shapes," can hold up to 450,000 cubic feet of hot air and stand taller than a seven-story building.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hot Air Balloon Baskets Aren’t Always Wicker</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although wicker is used for most balloon baskets for its strength and flexibility, some high-altitude or experimental balloons may use a capsule made of composite materials.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Hot Air Balloons Can Move As Fast As the Wind Blows</h3><p class='facts-content'>The speed of a hot air balloon is determined by the wind. Therefore, balloons travel at different speeds depending on altitude, direction and magnitude of the wind.</p></div></div>
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