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Why were roller coasters built?

For plain entertainment


How were roller coasters built in 1914?

paper mache


How are roller coasters built today?

to tell you the truth i dont know


Is it possible to die from roller coasters?

Yes, but only if they are poorly built...


What are roller coasters built for?

so your life can be more fun and interesting


Where is the latest roller coaster made?

There is no answer to this question! Roller coasters are built all the time, around the world!


When and where was the first roller coaster built in the United states?

California in 1934


How many roller coasters are in the nation?

According to Roller Coaster Database (www.rcdb.com) there are 3364 roller coasters in the world, 768 of which are in North America. But those numbers change every time a coaster is built or demolished, which can happen quickly.


Why did they call the roller coaster a roller coaster?

The first roller coaster was actually a coal mining car in NY in 1895 that ran 18 miles down hill and would hit a 100 MPH. People came up to the hill where it was located and rode it down. Roller coasters became popular after WW1 and there were over 2,000 built in the United States in the early 1900's. In 1927 the Coney Island roller coaster opened. The early roller coasters were very dangerous and many people got hurt on them. They are called roller coasters because wheels are used for them to coast on a track. It is all done with gravity.


What was the first roller coasters?

It is believed that the first roller coasters were built in the late 18th to early 19th centuries in Russia and France. These coasters were based on "Russian Mountains", sled rides on hills of ice. The first modern roller coaster was patented in 1872 by John G. Taylor. A ride based on his design was built at the now-closed Savin Rock in West Haven, CT


Which decade 10 year period saw over 2000 roller coasters built in the US?

The 1980's.


Where did the first roller coaster idea originate?

Roller Coasters originated from ice slides that were built in Russia in the 1400's.