Question: how far and high will a coventional helium balloon travel thanks Jason? 

Answer: How far? Not sure, it depends I guess. \nHow high? About 20 miles (32 kilometers) according to http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_kids/AskKids/balloon_space.shtml
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