(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) The water is stored in balloon-like inflatable tanks ... were designed in the shape of a water drop, an optimal form as gravity pulls down the massive contents.

A child looks at an art installation during a visit to the Euphoria exhibition of the Balloon Museum in Rome on Saturday.

Looking for a whimsical new skill to unleash your inner child? A balloon animal making class is opening its doors to beginners in Raleigh. On Monday, March 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., participants ...