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9 Helium fun facts for your next trivia night
December 4th, 2019
Helium is usually known for its party tricks. It gives buoyancy to balloons and a cartoon-like squeak to voices. But in the science world, the element helium (He) does so much more.
There’s a lot more to this element, so here are a few facts to get you started:
1. Helium is one of the most abundant elements in the universe.
2. So, how much does helium weigh?
3. What is helium named after?
4. What’s cooler than cool? Liquid helium.
5. Technology just wants to bathe in it.
6. 3, 2, 1…blastoff!
7. Helium and natural gas: A two-for-one special.
8. Move over Italy, helium is the new boot.
9. But really, Wyoming is the center of the world’s helium supply.
Sources:
Business Insider, The fascinating way helium changes your voice
Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming helium production helps keep world supply afloat
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Helium
NASA, Introduction to liquid helium
National Geographic, We Discovered Helium 150 Years Ago. Are We Running Out?
Quartz Obsession, Helium
Wikipedia, Helium production in the United States
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