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...When 17th century Russians built 20-m-high ice slides for their amusement, they had no idea what they were pioneering. But those early prototypes?carrying squealing thrill seekers on wooden sleds for several hundred feet?were an inspiration to 20th century engineers, and the result was the roller coaster. The U.S. once led the roller coaster field, but as new challengers (like Denmark's Vild-Svinet) have shown, no country has a monopoly on thrills. Here are some of our favorites, from Ohio to Taichung...
...When 17th century Russians built 20-m-high ice slides for their amusement, they had no idea what they were pioneering. But those early prototypes - carrying squealing thrill seekers on wooden sleds for several hundred feet - were an inspiration to 20th century engineers, and the result was the roller coaster. The U.S. once led the roller coaster field, but as new challengers have shown, no country has a monopoly on thrills. Here are some of our favorites, from Ohio to Taichung. Millennium Force Ohio This isn't the world's fastest ride anymore, but it may still be the scariest...
...confirmed as the 17th chief justice, Roberts will be the first graduate of Harvard College or Harvard Law School to hold that position. He would also be the youngest chief justice in over two centuries...
John G. Roberts Jr. ’76 will face the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill today, marking the start of the first confirmation hearings for a Supreme Court justice in 11 years. If confirmed by the full Senate, Roberts will become both the 17th Chief Justice of the United States as well as the first graduate of Harvard College or Harvard Law School (HLS) to serve as chief justice...
...17th St. Canal...