Today is Rollercoaster Day

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by bernjb56, Aug 16, 2016.

  1. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    Rollercoaster Day is celebrated annually on the 16th August. The origins of the celebration are not completely clear, however, the most widely believed explanation for Rollercoaster Day is that the date was chosen to mark the 16th August, 1898, which was when the very first patent for a rollercoaster ride was issued. The date has been marked by fairgrounds and fans of rollercoasters all over the world since the eighties.

    Has to be made of wood imho.

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  2. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    Thanks, but I'll pass, those things are dangerous. :eek:

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  3. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Not a fan, esp now they're so massive. I remember going on one in Blackpool about a million years ago and being slightly concerned that it seemed to be held together with split pins :eek:
     
  4. its the coming down bit I don't like
     
  5. used to luv um still do , just the jerky ones i have to watch now
     
  6. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    you have to stop taking blueys nige.
     
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