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World Record ? Boy Blows Up 213 Balloons With His Nose

by Vinny | April 14, 2008 at 01:38 pm

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Andrew Dahl's first attempt at this record in February failed because his father tied the balloons for him, he tied the balloons himself on this attempt.

BLAINE, Wash. - A 13-year-old boy is claiming the world record for blowing balloons with his nose. Using one nostril at a time, Andrew Dahl inflated 213 balloons within an hour Friday in the town's public library. His feat has been submitted for review by Guinness World Records.

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Amy Judd

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at 13:46 on April 14th, 2008

Vinny, I like this story. It's good stuff. I'm tired just thinking about it!

Vinny

at 15:14 on April 14th, 2008

Thanks Amy, I wonder if the balloons and noses have to be a standard size for a record attempt.

Amy Judd

at 15:17 on April 14th, 2008

Good call - I would imagine so, but who would ever get to decide that!?

Rob Peters

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at 15:23 on April 14th, 2008

I get a headache after three balloons or so...The thought of 213 makes me dizzy just thinking about it.

Vinny

at 15:48 on April 14th, 2008

Thanks Rob, I think I would struggle to blow up one through my nose.

Rachel Nixon

at 16:00 on April 14th, 2008

I'd like to know how you even find out that it is possible to blow up balloons this way. Was he just bored one day?

Vinny

at 16:23 on April 14th, 2008

Andrew said he was 7 years old when he first used his nose to blow up a balloon.

"When we had barbecues or get-togethers I'd do it just to show that I could," he said.

PEP

at 18:00 on April 14th, 2008

Vinny, thank you for bringing enhanced awareness of the performing arts with the "balloon dance." Nothing like a bit of culture to add to a child blowing balloons up with one nostril. ;}