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Where Did The Name Roller Coaster Come From?

Where Did The Name Roller Coaster Come From?

Nobody knows for certain where the name "roller coaster" came from, but some people believe it came from an early American design where the slides were fitted with rollers over which a flat sled would coast. This design would be similar to the roller conveyor ramps used for moving boxes in shipping warehouses. Of course, ...


Posted by Andrea Smith - 01/11/2009 at 8:25 am

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Why Don’t People Fall Out of Roller Coasters at the Amusement Park?

Why Don’t People Fall Out of Roller Coasters at the Amusement Park?

Why do we "stick" to the roller coaster cars as they go upside down in a loop? Because of gravity.Why do we "stick" to the earth rather than float upwards? Because of gravity. It sounds weird, but it's true.A theme park ride loop isn't actually circular. It is more of a teardrop shape that is ...


Posted by Andrea Smith - 29/10/2009 at 8:18 am

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