The Science of Hot Air Balloons: How Do They Stay Airborne?

The video discusses the first hot air balloon flight in 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers, who tested the balloon's safety with animals. It explains the science behind how hot air balloons rise due to heated air being less dense than cold air. The video also covers the history of sky lanterns in China, which used similar principles to fly.

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