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Wind stress? Don't be silly. When has wind stress ever been a problem for a suspension bridge?
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Source: https://xkcd.com/3279/
this post was submitted on 31 Jul 2026
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We could mix it with oxygen, which is plentiful, at a ratio of around 4:1.
https://media1.tenor.com/m/4BRF8qhc7RYAAAAd/but-why-ryan-reynolds.gif
It makes the hydrogen self heating, giving the balloon increased lift.
Well, briefly.