Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Flashcard

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What was the original name of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

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Macy's Christmas Parade

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Why were live animals replaced with balloon versions in the parade?

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The live animals scared the children

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Who was the first-ever character balloon in the parade?

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Felix the Cat

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What happened to the balloons at the end of the parade in the early years?

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They were released into the air.

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What happened to the balloon races after an airplane's close call?

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They were canceled permanently.

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Which organization is the second-largest consumer of helium in the world?

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Macy's

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What did the parade organizers do during a helium shortage in 1958?

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They used regular air to inflate the balloons.

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How long does it take to inflate a large balloon for the parade?

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90 minutes

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Why was the parade canceled during World War II? Options: There was a shortage of balloons, There was a shortage of helium, There was a shortage of participants, There was a shortage of rubber

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There was a shortage of rubber

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What are the ropes that hold the balloons called?

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Bones