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in 1974, Jim Woodman tested a theory that the ancient Nazca civilization rode hot air balloons to view the Nazca lines. He built a balloon using thousand year weaving methods, filled it with smoke, and rode it upwards of 300 feet.

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Fun Fact: in 1974, Jim Woodman tested a theory that the ancient Nazca civilization rode hot air balloons to view the Nazca lines. He built a balloon using thousand year weaving methods, filled it with smoke, and rode it upwards of 300 feet.

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