East Germany balloon escape(en.wikipedia.org)
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Wikipedia article on the 1979 escape of two families from East Germany to West Germany in a homemade hot air balloon.
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East Germany invented 'unbreakable' drinking glasses(theguardian.com)
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Guardian article on Superfest, the 1980s East German company that made extra-strong 'unbreakable' drinking glasses, which vanished after reunification and is now returning.