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Roller Coasters

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Dive into the exhilarating world of roller coasters! Explore their history, engineering marvels, and the science of speed. Uncover amazing facts about your favorite rides.

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    Roller Coasters Originated From 17th-Century Russian Ice Slides

    Wealthy Russians built massive wooden structures with ice ramps up to 70 feet high, which people would slide down in sleds. These "Russian Mountains" inspired French engineers to create wheeled carts on tracks, leading to modern roller coasters.