One of Falcon Heene's brothers told his parents that Falcon was in the balloon when it broke its tether.

NPR: A Boy, A Balloon And A Lot Of Hot Air

In 1783, brothers Etienne and Joseph Montgolfier made the first public demonstration of a hot air balloon.

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In 1783, brothers Etienne and Joseph Montgolfier made the first public demonstration of a hot-air balloon.

CNN: Thursday,