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30-Foot Mars Balloon Escapes Exhibit, Rolls onto Highway!

4/4/2025

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A 30-foot Mars balloon from the "Celestial Bodies" exhibit made a dramatic escape at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rolling onto Interstate 66. The unexpected adventure ignited a flurry of jokes on social media, but thankfully, no injuries occurred. The exhibit has since been temporarily taken down for safety.

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A 30-foot Mars balloon from the "Celestial Bodies" exhibit made a dramatic escape at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rolling onto Interstate 66. The unexpected adventure ignited a flurry of jokes on social media, but thankfully, no injuries occurred. The exhibit has since been temporarily taken down for safety.