• Scientific Illustration Showcasing How Hydrogen was Produced
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    This diagram shows how hydrogen was produced in order to fill balloons.  Lighter-than-air flight grew out of the scientific revolution.  Chemists in the 18th century began identifying the gases in our atmosphere. Once hydrogen was isolated, the idea of filling a bag with this light gas followed naturally.  
  • Scientific Illustration Showcasing How Hydrogen was Produced

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