Thursday, January 20, 2011

La Marcus Thompson

Today in 1885, La Marcus Thompson patented the roller coaster! His coaster was 450 feet long and had a high drop of 30 feet. Where you may ask? Well it's Coney island, NY.
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  1. Granny DoodleJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    wow - gotta love Coney Island!
    Can we go? Please.......... giggles

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