Balloons are one of the most common additions to any gathering or celebration; you can find them at wedding receptions, children’s birthday parties, work-related parties, and even at Christmas. But is there a reason to why we use balloons as a form of celebration?

Has it been a result of a gradual introduction, or was it something that was a spur of the moment and it has stuck as part of tradition? Well, we at Fill N’ Away love everything balloon related, so we will delve into the history of the party balloon.

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We are now in the new year, which is a great time to get yourself organised, whether that be in your job or in your personal life. This year could be a year where a lot of celebrations are in order!

At Fill N’ Away, we specialise in providing people across the UK with high quality helium gas canisters, whether they are needed for an office party or for any other celebration. However, you don’t need balloons just for that! Balloons can be used for every occasion and we know exactly what ones they are!

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Helium is the second most abundant element in our Universe; it accounts for roughly a quarter of the amount of visible matter that is present in space, from stars and nebulae to galaxies and planetary atmospheres.

However, on Earth, it isn’t the same story; helium is rather hard to come by, as it has to be collected from the atmosphere, through radioactive decay, or from natural gas. But how is helium used in everyday situations?

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So I’m sure you’d agree that taking a big breath of helium makes your voice sound hilarious. But have you ever questioned why that happens and whether the rumours of it being harmful to you are really true?

I bet you thought that the gas altered the pitch of your voice, when in fact it changes the ‘timbre’, so when you think you’re hearing a higher pitch, listen carefully and your voice has altered to more like Donald Ducks. To begin to comprehend why this happens, it would be helpful to understand how our vocal cords work and how helium modifies them.
 

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Join us with our helium-filled balloons as we take you on a journey.

Have you ever wondered how many helium balloons it takes to lift a human being? Or perhaps a house just like in Up? Or maybe the largest mammal on Earth – the blue whale? Well, wonder no more! Check out our spectacular infographic and find out how many helium balloons it would take to lift a loaf of bread or even a car – it’s time for us to fly away.

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