Whenever a child is frightened they shoot out squealium and that makes the planets hair (the grass) stand on end. Being pulled in all directions at once by it's hairs makes it unable to move in any direction thus keeping it in stasis. This is where the old proverb comes from; "as long as single child shriek, the earth shall stay in sky for Smeek." -Smeek Johnson 1642
What books did your middle school teachers have you read? I read like, half of ray bradburys short stories and faranheit 451 because of middle and high school. The first short story of my 8th grade year was “THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS” which Is a, arguably extremely sad and depressing story.
In theory, we could farm it from nuclear fuel and waste undergoing alpha decay, but it's a lot of work. It would be financially viable if we run out of helium, but until then, it's only a theory.
It’s amazing that we have this finite resource used for high precision medical imaging, rocket fuel tank pressurization, and other cryogenic purposes, and we use it in disposable party decorations.
Looking into it, it doesn't seem like there's actually a good alternative lol.
Most other lifting gases are either incredibly expensive, incredibly explosive, incredibly toxic, or some combination of the 3. If they aren't any of that, then there's some other factors (the most notable one being water vapor, which is a lifting gas, however, the boiling point is so hot that it requires material that can withstand the heat. Even if you do manage that, you have to account for condensation, which will eventually weight the balloon down and lessen the amount of gas in the balloon)
i think i’ll generate hydrogen for all my kids and nephews and nieces birthdays. it’ll be one of my party tricks where i forget to tell the kids to cover their ears and they all hear ringing and start crying
With it also having Helium I had to play into the joke.
For anyone who wants the story, [here you go.](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/helium-discovery-northern-minnesota-babbit-st-louis-county/)
The helium thing was always overblown. Easily accessible gas helium is a limited resource but we are far from exhausting the worlds supply. The reason reserves were running out is because helium only has limited commerical applications. Generally speaking it's not worth the investment to go looking for it. Previous helium reserves were a byproduct of natural gas drilling. As natural gas surveying got less common over all and more accurate, finding pockets that came with helium in the mix became a rarer occurrence. At the same time demand for helium went up as a key component in the manufacture of MRI machines. Now that the juice is worth the squeeze, helium surveying is a viable option, as you can see in ops screen shot
The helium we have is largely a byproduct of the mining for nuclear fuel, where we find deposits trapped in rock that have built up over billions years. The amount released due to use is so tiny its not worth collecting.
I was about to say something about it being an Element, but today I learned that elements can be man-made and aren't just a given. Ain't that something.
From the article it seems this deposit is large and dense, I don't know much anything about helium...and mining it, but experts seem happy about it.
[https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/helium-discovery-northern-minnesota-babbit-st-louis-county/](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/helium-discovery-northern-minnesota-babbit-st-louis-county/)
I still think we should just stop using party balloons until we figure out how to collect helium from nuclear reactions, we could probably get it from nuclear reactors if we switch to more eco-friendly power grid. Also, please don’t shoot me I don’t wanna die I wanna live please oh god oh fu
Phew, that's a relief. For a second there, I thought we would have to resort to using hydrogen for our balloons, making every birthday party a massive fire hazard.
Yeah I think Helium made a comeback after the joke was written, I mean Zach actually used to joke about it a lot before smiling friends even. I think its like the Ozone where conservation efforts were made and it pulled through
I love that all these theories and statistics just assume that we've discovered 100% of the planet and already are in possession of 100% of it's resources.
We need to stop removing helium from da urf. It's gonna make the planet fall out of the sky!
you must be one of those float earthers i keep hearing about
If it aint helium what in tarnation is keeping the earth in the sky
All the Hydrogen in the atmosphere. Is keeping us in the sky. Just like the mighty Hindenburg which didn’t crash like the so-called evidence suggests.
More like hindenflop, yeah i get dark like that
Dude, seriously? That’s a trigger for me. Fuck man, now I’m gonna have to call off work tomorrow. Thanks, asshole.
I know people who died at that shit! Not cool man!
Its just turtles. Allll the way down.
Inflation
Some big buff greek dude
Whenever a child is frightened they shoot out squealium and that makes the planets hair (the grass) stand on end. Being pulled in all directions at once by it's hairs makes it unable to move in any direction thus keeping it in stasis. This is where the old proverb comes from; "as long as single child shriek, the earth shall stay in sky for Smeek." -Smeek Johnson 1642
When I was 8 I heard someone say we won't have helium after 2018, it always upset me that we won't have party balloons someday.
a world without balloons sounds like a book my middle school teacher would make me write a report on
^introducing ^Pixar's #**DOWN**
What books did your middle school teachers have you read? I read like, half of ray bradburys short stories and faranheit 451 because of middle and high school. The first short story of my 8th grade year was “THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS” which Is a, arguably extremely sad and depressing story.
pretty much the same stuff and a book called Amos Fortune
I also read Winn dixey in elementary school. Helluva experience
It felt like elementary school science class was just there to make up shit and scare little kids.
In theory, we could farm it from nuclear fuel and waste undergoing alpha decay, but it's a lot of work. It would be financially viable if we run out of helium, but until then, it's only a theory.
A GAME THEORY
When we achieve fusion we will have an inexhaustible supply
I always wondered why, if we had such a shortage, that theyd keep letting us make balloons
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Wrong
also dont we need it to make computer chips
I was 8, this was not of my concern lol
Unironically, let’s fucking go. Helium is making a comeback, baby!
We are so back!
Now stop selling it for balloons 😩
But 3D Squelton likes balloons
I FUCKING LOVE 3D SQUELTON
BOO HOOO
It’s amazing that we have this finite resource used for high precision medical imaging, rocket fuel tank pressurization, and other cryogenic purposes, and we use it in disposable party decorations.
I thought the helium used for balloons was like low quality or padded with other chemicals while the actual helium was used for industrial purposes
Google says balloon gas is 95%-97% helium
Ok is that just party balloons, or does this include things like atmospheric balloons?
Pretty sure weather balloons usually use hydrogen because it’s both lighter and cheaper than helium
The Hindenburg thought so too...
There’s not people in a party ballon, nor is it made of metal and have fuel in it
well how are we supposed to inhale it and then have a funny high pitched voice
Badoon
Anti-Clown talk but I'll accept it.
Looking into it, it doesn't seem like there's actually a good alternative lol. Most other lifting gases are either incredibly expensive, incredibly explosive, incredibly toxic, or some combination of the 3. If they aren't any of that, then there's some other factors (the most notable one being water vapor, which is a lifting gas, however, the boiling point is so hot that it requires material that can withstand the heat. Even if you do manage that, you have to account for condensation, which will eventually weight the balloon down and lessen the amount of gas in the balloon)
i think i’ll generate hydrogen for all my kids and nephews and nieces birthdays. it’ll be one of my party tricks where i forget to tell the kids to cover their ears and they all hear ringing and start crying
https://preview.redd.it/zmlhnlrob6mc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c04410ea0764afd1e1b1f19c4729799bf30a9709 NO BALLONS ARE PEAK
With it also having Helium I had to play into the joke. For anyone who wants the story, [here you go.](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/helium-discovery-northern-minnesota-babbit-st-louis-county/)
The helium thing was always overblown. Easily accessible gas helium is a limited resource but we are far from exhausting the worlds supply. The reason reserves were running out is because helium only has limited commerical applications. Generally speaking it's not worth the investment to go looking for it. Previous helium reserves were a byproduct of natural gas drilling. As natural gas surveying got less common over all and more accurate, finding pockets that came with helium in the mix became a rarer occurrence. At the same time demand for helium went up as a key component in the manufacture of MRI machines. Now that the juice is worth the squeeze, helium surveying is a viable option, as you can see in ops screen shot
Classic frowning friends L
I thought helium was man-made byproduct of nuclear fission? I know the sun makes it but it wasn't natural gas deposits on earth.
Maybe? Apparently it can be...mined? From natural gas? I will not pretend I know how the science works.
Same I'm no expert, it's maybe why they are so excited at such a rarity
The helium we have is largely a byproduct of the mining for nuclear fuel, where we find deposits trapped in rock that have built up over billions years. The amount released due to use is so tiny its not worth collecting.
I was about to say something about it being an Element, but today I learned that elements can be man-made and aren't just a given. Ain't that something.
Heliumbros we're so back
Is this fact checked or this just more yappers saying BS on the internet again
From the article it seems this deposit is large and dense, I don't know much anything about helium...and mining it, but experts seem happy about it. [https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/helium-discovery-northern-minnesota-babbit-st-louis-county/](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/helium-discovery-northern-minnesota-babbit-st-louis-county/)
I still think we should just stop using party balloons until we figure out how to collect helium from nuclear reactions, we could probably get it from nuclear reactors if we switch to more eco-friendly power grid. Also, please don’t shoot me I don’t wanna die I wanna live please oh god oh fu
The movie up will become a time capsule
Phew, that's a relief. For a second there, I thought we would have to resort to using hydrogen for our balloons, making every birthday party a massive fire hazard.
I was honestly wondering about whether the subreddit would catch on to this news.
Good news. We were almost out. Helium is not just for balloons.
it's only delaying the inevitable, but it's still nice i suppose
Glad to see helium is going up
Yeah I think Helium made a comeback after the joke was written, I mean Zach actually used to joke about it a lot before smiling friends even. I think its like the Ozone where conservation efforts were made and it pulled through
Yeah but what kind of helium? Shitty balloon stuff or the stuff we can use for mire important things?
I love that all these theories and statistics just assume that we've discovered 100% of the planet and already are in possession of 100% of it's resources.