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What happens when you lose a balloon?

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Have you ever accidentally let go of a balloon? Find out what happens when a balloon is let go outside in this video!

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Learn and hear more about how balloons can hurt animals and the environment in this video. Then, watch the rescue story of Chex the sea turtle that swallows a balloon in this video.All balloons release into the air outside will pop, but did you know you can make a balloon NOT pop? All you need is a little bit of science! Check out this non-popping balloon experiment or this one and learn a little bit more about the science of balloons!

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