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The Great Endorphin Machine

Embark on a journey tracing the fascinating history of roller coasters, from their humble beginnings in 1887 to today's cutting-edge rides, and a glimpse into the future of coaster technology. Explore iconic coasters, current trends, and upcoming innovations in this thrilling ride through time.

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The Great Endorphin Machine

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  1. The Great Endorphin Machine

  2. Intro • Opening story • Focus on topic • Roller coasters have become sophisticated icons of theme parks

  3. Statement of purpose • Today I’d like you to join me as we follow the coaster track, from its starthaus to its finish • Statement of method • Let’s first travel back to 1887 when roller coasters were born, then move to today, and then look to the future.

  4. Body • [FIRST] Coasters got their start • Russian Mountains • Mauch Chunk (Pa.) gravity railroad • Richard Knudson’s inclined railway • Leap the Dips • Racer at Kennywood

  5. [Second] What’s hot today • Steel rail • Double loop • Underslung • Mouse variations

  6. [Third] What’s on the drawing boards • 4.5 G’s (Titan, Six Flags Over Texas) • Verticals • SAW at Thorpe Park (UK) • Virtual rides

  7. Conclusion • So, in 200 or so years we have kicked up the roller coaster • Lame until the 1920’s, then simple gravity and rumbles • Now we have high tech rides like aircraft launchers and rockets • Soon it’ll be physically over the top

  8. What’s the limit? • Your skeleton • Your stomach

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