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Old 10-11-2012, 11:59 AM   #3 (permalink)
gone-ot
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Both the USN and civilian aero industry are getting interested in BLIMPS again, which use LOTs of helium.

Also, FWIW, helium is considered to be a "National Strategic Commodity" by our gov't and is regulated and controlled.

I vaguely recall New Mexico being one major source.

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