How to repair a weather balloon, in the context of aerial photography? How to do aerial photography at all? [more inside]
posted by Tufa on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

"What Institution Are You From" by Helium is probably my favorite song ever. Please tell me what other songs have that melodic pre-postpunk-revival modal-indie-disco horror movie feel, because I certainly can't find them on my own. [more inside]
posted by bunnytricks on Jun 6, 2008 - 15 answers

Hiring Helium in the UK (to inflate party balloons)? [more inside]
posted by humblepigeon on Sep 12, 2007 - 12 answers

Does a helium tank weigh more or less after it is empty? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Mar 24, 2007 - 13 answers

So...I'm waiting in line at Publix (a local supermarket), and I happen to notice a note taped to the register which reads, "We are no longer able to offer balloons to children because of a national helium shortage." Is this a real problem? I mean, seriously, a national helium shortage?!?!?
posted by AlliKat75 on Nov 23, 2006 - 27 answers

I often have dreams where i'm floating above the ground... [more inside]
posted by thirteenkiller on Apr 6, 2006 - 26 answers

Why are people so hung up on Lunar Helium-3? What do we need it for? [more inside]
posted by delmoi on Sep 23, 2005 - 3 answers