BreakPoint
Liftoff!!
But the stock pile of helium is not infinite, some scientists predicting it being depleted to non-useful levels before the end of the century, and it is very useful in things other than balloons, super-cooling applications for one. As to hydrogen, it isn't as dangerous as people think, and many recent studies have decided that it was the fabric coating on the Hindenberg that caused the fire. In a case like this balloon launch, Hydrogen would be perfectly fine, with more lift as well.
Probably more money, short term, in heroin! The "kids' balloon" vendors are seeing rising prices, but if helium were priced based on its scarcity it would be very expensive. I guess we can mine if from some of the outer planets, but that will be pretty expensive, and not in the "immediate" future.
@SteveChandler wrote:
Aah! Facepalm! Sometimes I really hate swype! I meant helium - NOT heroine! I still have not figured out how to edit a post from my ancient android phone.
This post ruined the awesomly wicked one before. 
Br,
/Roger
