Cool Facts
Stretchy rubber bag. Water balloons are usually made of latex rubber, which is a stretchy material that can hold a bunch of water without popping, right up until you throw it.
Summer cooler. People use water balloons during hot days to have epic water balloon fights where everyone gets sprayed and splashed to cool off and have fun.
Festival tradition. In India, Nepal, and other countries, water balloons are a big part of celebrating Holi and Carnival, where people throw them during colorful parades and parties.
Quick to fill. You can fill hundreds of water balloons in minutes using a special faucet attachment or a hose with a nozzle, making them perfect for last-minute water battle prep.
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