An inspired bunch of amateur radio enthusiasts launched a high-altitude balloon equipped with camera and tracking device to travel to the edge of space. The camera recorded the entire journey all the way until the balloon burst, then all the way back to earth for a crash landing. My experiment with some helium balloons and a Ninja Turtle figurine can’t compete with this shit!

Via: Bear

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3. Guy attaches helium balloons to office chair and soars 15,000ft

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