DID YOU KNOW...
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Roller coasters were invented to distract Americans from sin
In the 1880s, hosiery businessman LaMarcus Thompson hated that
Americans were tempted by hedonistic places like saloons and brothels.
So he set out to straighten up one of the most immoral places he could
think of: Coney Island in New York. There, he built America’s first
roller coaster.
And a roller coaster isn't hedonistic? Hmm. And no, I didn't know that.
ReplyDeleteIs that why they were invented? And here i thought it was sheer entertainment purposes. I guess it can distract some people.
ReplyDeleteI've had my ups and downs in a saloon or two...
ReplyDeleteNever knew!!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
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Donna