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Roller Coasters in the U.S.

In 1884 a preacher LaMarcus A. Thompson decided to build a new ride at New York's Coney Island to divert attention away from the local beer gardens. He built two parallel tracks, with individual…

Top 5 Roller Coasters

Here's the Information Please list of the top 5 roller coasters: Alpengeist, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. Hold on to your bratwurst. The Alpengeist is the world's fastest (67 mph) and tallest (…

States with Most Coasters

The Question: Which U.S. state has the most operating roller coasters? The Answer: According to the roller coaster census published by the American…

The Rise and Fall of Roller Coasters

From the Russian countryside to Disneyland by Marcus McGraw and Catherine McNiff Editor's Picks AlpengeistBusch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA Alpengeist is one of the world's fastest…

Roller Coasters: The 70's to Today

Unlike its cousin the carousel, the roller coaster experienced a rebirth when Walt Disney opened the nation's first theme park, Disneyland. In addition to speed and new heights, Disney's roller…

Toys & Games

10 Best Outdoor Activities to Do With Your Kids The History of the Crossword Puzzle The Evolution of Board Games Amusement Ride Injuries, 2003 - 2013 Top 5 Roller Coasters…

Amusement Ride Injuries, 2003–2013

Find the self-reported injury statistics from U.S. fixed-site amusement and theme parks, tourist attractions, and family entertainment centers; including family and adult rides,…

Summer Snapshots

A glimpse at some of the highlights of the season September 22 officially marks the end of summer. In honor of dog days past, we've put together a scrapbook of the highlights. Click on any image…

bicycle

(Encyclopedia) bicycle, light, two-wheeled vehicle driven by pedals. The name velocipede is often given to early forms of the bicycle and to its predecessor, the dandy horse, a two-wheeled vehicle…

How Does Capital Flight Affect Me?

Anyone who has invested in the stock market - and that's a whopping 43% of American households - can tell you that the American economy is not an island unto itself. Even those who had invested…