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4 hours agoWhy Do We Get More Fearful as We Age?
Universal Orlando’s VelociCoaster triggers intense fear in some riders, while aging can coincide with new irrational fears and phobias.
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fromFast Company
3 months agoSaudi Arabia's newest superlative: The world's largest, fastest, and longest roller coaster
The record-breaking Falcons Flight roller coaster starts out slow, but don't be fooled. Seconds into the ride at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, passengers are jolted into a high-speed journey that ascends mountainsides, passes through dark tunnels, and then does it all over again. The ride reaches a height of nearly 640 feet, lasts for nearly 3.5 minutes, and travels more than 2.6 miles.
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fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months agoNiles: Will a new record lead to a new focus at Six Flags?
Intamin's Falcons Flight last week opened officially at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia. At nearly 14,000 feet long with a drop of over 500 feet and a top speed of more than 155 mph, Falcons Flight is now the world's longest, tallest and fastest roller coaster. Until last week, those records were held by three separate coasters, with the height record kept by an American coaster Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2.
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fromTravel + Leisure
5 months agoThe World's Fastest Roller Coaster Is Opening This Month at a New Six Flags-and the Theme Park Has 4 Other Record-breaking Rides
Six Flags Qiddiya City opens Dec. 31 near Riyadh with 28 attractions, five world-record roller coasters, and sustainability-focused technologies.
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