Roller coaster is a thrill ride found in amusement and theme parks. It consists of small open cars that run on inclined railway tracks. Their path often includes twists, loops, and drops. Roller coasters are designed to appear dangerous, but they are safe as long as riders follow proper precautions.
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The earliest known devices resembling roller coasters were ice-covered wooden slides constructed in Russia in the 1400’s. The first American roller coaster was built at Coney Island in New York City in 1884. Today, there are thousands of large, permanent roller coasters throughout the world. Some have reported speeds of about 125 miles (200 kilometers) per hour.
