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The Far Side (Hot air balloon, expansion, gravity)

In order to curb boredom, the islanders cross a previously unexplored mountain ridge, with a mammoth for transport. When the mammoth is stuck dangling over the edge of a cliff, the Inventor uses a hot-air balloon. Topics covered: ballooning, hot air, blimps, expansion, rising, gravity.

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  • Originally Aired September 13, 2004
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC One
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