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What did the Montgolfier family own before their balloon flights?

A paper mill.

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Why: The Montgolfier brothers' family owned a paper mill, and paper played a role in their balloon success.

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Answer: A paper mill. The Montgolfier brothers' family owned a paper mill, and paper played a role in their balloon success.

  1. Papermaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papermaking
    the paper mill their family owned
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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