Roller Coaster Facts

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Considering that roller coasters are designed to scare us half to death, it's surprising that they're as popular as they are. Listen to this interesting dictation to learn some fascinating facts about roller coasters.

The great thing about this dictation is that it won't "scare you half to death".

If you haven't heard that phrase before, you can probably work out what it means. The idea is that something is very scary, but ultimately it won't kill you despite the terror you will experience.

roller coaster
Meanings
noun
  • a fairground attraction that consists of a light railway track which has many tight turns and steep slopes on which people ride in small, fast open carriages.
    E.g. a roller-coaster ride
verb
  • move, change, or occur in a dramatically changeable manner.
    E.g. the twentieth century fades behind us and history roller-coasters on

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If you love going on roller coasters, you'll know that they are a popular form of entertainment the world over. So much so that we can find roller coasters can be found on every continent except for Antarctica.

Roller coasters are known for their speed. Many popular roller coasters achieve speeds of over 100 mph. The Formula Rossa roller coaster in Abu Dhabi, for example, has recorded speeds of 149 mph (which is faster than many racing cars).

Of course, it's not just the speed which excites people. Many popular roller coasters also have extreme drops. The Kingda Ka roller coaster in the United States has a drop of 418 feet.

It's really not surprising that people say that roller coaster rides leave them with their hearts in their mouths!

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