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Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme?

The New York Times By John Branch Oct 22, 2026 · 4:03 AM 5 views 0 comments

Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme? — Image: The New York Times

A coaster dares riders to be daring, with steep drops, high speeds and improbably tight curves. But safety has become a concern again after a man was thrown from his seat and died in Georgia.

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