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nerdsniperyesterday at 2:14 PM1 replyview on HN

Technically yes, but practically no. Air is 78% nitrogen. Nitrogen is 3.3% lighter than air. Helium is 86.2% lighter than air. Hydrogen is 93% lighter than air.


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joemiyesterday at 11:06 PM

How much does that matter for party balloons, though? It's still buoyant.