via gizmodo.com
Yes, the world's helium supply is slowly running out, and as sad as it will be to see thousands of tear-stained cheeks of balloonless birthday boys and girls, the military is already feeling the sting.
The military has been on a blimp bender lately. They can stay in the air longer than any drone (by days) and haul much more gear. There have been three airship surges since last fall, as these vehicles have become the military's favorite surveillance tool in Afghanistan, where several dozen are already deployed. The military has already been struggling to get enough gas to fill those ships, but things are about to get kicked up a notch.
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