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early hot air balloon Balloons and Ballooning.
 
The Montgolfier BrothersThe Montgolfier Brothers were paper manufacturers who also had a lively and informed interest in scientific matters. Both were responsible for innovations in the paper-making process before turning their attentions to hot-air balloons. Their first balloon was sent aloft in November 1782, and by November of 1783 they had built a balloon capable of carrying passengers.

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