| Some historical facts indicate that balloons like those | | | | the gas filling of choice because although Hydrogen |
| used at parties may date back as far as the ancient | | | | made the balloons float higher and maybe even |
| Aztecs. It is believed that the Aztecs used the | | | | lasted longer, Helium was a great deal safer than |
| intestinal linings of cats to create balloons that were | | | | Hydrogen. |
| filled with air and twisted into shapes. These balloon | | | | At some point in the 1970s Mylar and other foil |
| gifts were then placed on the altar next to the foods | | | | balloons became more common. The shiny and |
| and other offerings that were then burned in honor | | | | reflective sides when coupled with the bright colors |
| of the gods. Balloons have changed a lot since then. | | | | used in the pictures and wordings are much more |
| In 1824 a professor at the Royal Institution of | | | | eye catching than the traditional rubber based ones. |
| London created rubber balloons for use in | | | | Another use for the rubber or latex type of balloon |
| experiments with hydrogen. Professor Michael | | | | that symbolizes fun and frolic is the water balloon. |
| Faraday cut out round sheets of rubber and pushes | | | | The water balloon is notably thinner in composition |
| the ends together. Then, by forcing hydrogen into | | | | than the traditional helium balloon. This ensures that |
| the balloon so that it expanded, Professor Faraday | | | | the balloon will explode upon impact, often soaking |
| noted that the hydrogen was so light that it forced | | | | the target. Water balloons, like helium or foil balloons, |
| the balloons to float upwards. By1881 rubber balloons | | | | are meant to be symbols of fun. The bright colors |
| were commonly available, from stores or catalogs. | | | | and fun designs can complement any party theme |
| In 1931 the party balloon was born when the first | | | | and add a new dimension to your decorations. |
| novelty shaped balloon was created in the form of a | | | | Balloons can be easily purchased from your favorite |
| cat's head. Soon, there were all sorts of shapes | | | | party supply store. When picking up your cups, plates |
| available. Then balloons became methods of | | | | and other party accessories, be sure to remember |
| advertising with stamps being placed on them with | | | | the balloons! |
| merchant information. Helium replaced Hydrogen as | | | | |