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The Thrills and Chills of Roller Coasters

The Thrills and Chills of Roller Coasters. Presented By: Matthew Mazzola Project 16 – The Thrills and Chills of Roller Coasters 18 January 2012.

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The Thrills and Chills of Roller Coasters

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  1. The Thrills and Chills of Roller Coasters Presented By: Matthew Mazzola Project 16 – The Thrills and Chills of Roller Coasters 18 January 2012

  2. Roller coasters are the stars of amusement parks and the cause of huge adrenaline rushes. They are found all over the world and people travels hours and days to even get one chance on them. Roller coasters can go fast or they can go slow and adjust to whatever you are comfortable with. In addition they can also be the thing that makes you overcome your fear of heights.

  3. The History of the Roller Coaster Roller coasters were first created in the 1400 – 1500’s by a group of inventors in Russia. In this case, it means that the first roller coaster was built in Russia made out of wood, as some roller coasters are still made today. The first roller coaster arrived in North America in the 1870’s. The Russians invented and/or came up with the idea of having friction roller coasters by Russia.

  4. Did You Know?... • Below are ten fun and interesting facts about roller coasters: • The fastest roller coaster is King Da Ka at 123 MPH. • The longest roller coaster is over 8,300 feet long of track. • The steepest roller coaster is at 97 degrees • Home of the scariest roller coasters is the United States, in Busch Gardens or 6 Flags. • The first two roller coasters were built in the 1800’s in France. • The oldest operating roller coaster was made in 1902. • The first roller coaster was actually a coal transporting train. • Cedar Park has an enjoyable 17 roller coasters in it. • Six Flags is not far behind that however with a thrilling 15 roller coasters. • The largest drop on a roller coaster is 418 feet which is King Da Ka.

  5. Fastest Roller Coasters In The WORLD

  6. Fastest Roller Coasters in the UNITED STATES

  7. Roller Coasters In Action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN8nv4tVFuA&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q34XdxBVTlA&NR=1&feature=endscreen&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

  8. I have been on many roller coasters but definitely not as close to the fastest ones in the world and the United States. I cannot imagine going on a roller coaster that travels at 120 MPH when the fastest one that I have been on goes at only 70 MPH! I have been on a few roller coasters including Sheikra from Six Flags and Bolderdash from Lake Compounce. My first roller coaster ride that I can remember was on drop time and that is when you sit in a seat and a machine brings you up about 200 Feet and drops you straight down. It was chilling and made me get Goosebumps.

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