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Originally posted by sensfan
Probably because today is the Chinese New year, and people have been letting these off in the weeks leading up to it as part of the celebration.
Originally posted by zorgon
Maybe only the UK allows these fire hazards free reign? Anyone checked on local laws re Chinese Lanterns outside the UK?
Originally posted by Nightchild
So Chinese Lanterns can circle around in the air, and change directions radically in a blink of an eye, not only drifting in the wind? Wow.
Originally posted by zorgon
Hmmm well...
If I add some chemicals to the wax and make my own candles... I bet I could make some interesting colors, maybe even change half way through the burn.
That would get attention I'm sure...
Originally posted by Phage
For real fun try something like this. Flying octopus anyone?