ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Kent Couch

Okay so kid, have you ever heard of a man named Kent Couch? He's a bit of a silly guy who likes to do things that most people would never even think of. One thing that Kent Couch really likes to do is fly in the sky...and not on a plane! He doesn't use a plane, a helicopter, or even a hot air balloon. Instead, he uses something pretty strange... a lawn chair!

Now, you might be thinking "how can someone fly in the sky using a lawn chair?" Well, Kent Couch had an idea. He tied around 150 big helium-filled balloons to his lawn chair, and slowly rose into the sky as the balloons lifted him up.

It was like he was floating! He brought a lot of snacks and some drinks with him, and even had a BB gun just in case he needed to pop some balloons to get back down to Earth. He flew for many hours, just enjoying the view from the sky.

That's the story of Kent Couch! A man who decided to fly in the sky using a lawn chair and helium-filled balloons. Isn't that cool? Just remember, don't try this at home without an adult or a trained professional!