In this episode, Beard Laws discusses the disastrous Balloonfest86 event that took place in Cleveland, Ohio in 1986. The event was an attempt to break the world record for the most balloons launched at once and raise funds for the United Way. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions, the balloons fell back to earth prematurely, causing chaos and obstructing traffic. The balloons also ended up in Lake Erie, leading to an international cleanup effort. The event resulted in a lawsuit against the United Way and the closure of the balloon release category in the Guinness Book of World Records.

• The Balloonfest86 event in Cleveland, Ohio in 1986 was an attempt to break the world record for the most balloons launched at once and raise funds for the United Way.
• Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the balloons fell back to earth prematurely, causing chaos and obstructing traffic.
• The balloons also ended up in Lake Erie, leading to an international cleanup effort.
• The event resulted in a lawsuit against the United Way and the closure of the balloon release category in the Guinness Book of World Records.