Coney Island

Consider Hamlet’s ascent into madness a roller coaster climbing up its first hill, gaining energy that is just waiting to unleash itself. Once the last car reaches its peak, the entire coaster speeds through the tracks with a whirlwind of kinetic energy and will not stop until outside forces cause it to do so. Confident within his mind, thrill-seeking Hamlet enjoys his ride with manifestation while still experiencing immense strife. Psychosis appears in Hamlet due to brief psychotic disorder,…

The roller coaster: a device that has been around since the early 17th century. It has immensely changed since it’s origins though. Its size, shape, structure, and overall look has developed into what we know and (for some) love today. Its gargantuan size originated from a way of ice sledding, believe it or not. Though it looks very different today, the first design was only a slide, on an icy path. Even back then though it was not one for changes. Soon after the first invention of the roller…

Inquiry Question: How is the Coney dog so Iconic in Detroit? New York Coney is known for their hot dogs. But Soon in the early 1900s immigrants started to move to Detroit and brought the dog with them. Since then, they became the signature dish of the motor city. Growing up in Detroit, everyone knew what a coney dog was and loved them. I was four years old when I had the pleasure of eating my first coney dog at the Coney Island in Comerica Park. I remember the first bite; it was so good. The…

Hersheypark was an enjoyable experience. Since youth I have been in the Hershey area many times, playing in the Ice Rinks around the immediate vicinity of the park, yet actually going to the park as alluded me. The first ride was Skyrush. Traveling at speed of around 70 miles an hour it is an exhilarating ride. First, using power from electricity, gears and pulleys do work to move the full mass of the cars, in which the whole train has a mass of 13 tons, up a steep incline to increase the…

Over the previous years, roller coasters have being one of my captivated enjoyment. It dates back all the way to 2014, when I was only an inexperienced 10 years old, that I began to develop strong enthusiasm for roller coasters. That summer, my dad and I paid a visit to Chimelong Paradise, GuangZhou, China, which is home to the most remarkable drop roller coasters throughout the entire southern China, the Drive Coaster. This roller coaster features a 90°, 197 foot vertical drop that exits into…

Title Lynae Donald was born in Newton, Iowa and while it's far from her favorite city, she still considers it her home. She remains close to her family and looks up to them with high regard. As a child she spent quite a bit of time with her grandmother who she says taught her many things. The examples given by members of her family may have affected the way she tries to be an example for others and encourage them--like in her motivational speech "You Can Do It". She plans to…

These days, rollercoasters could be easily seen at the amusement parks; however, roller coasters were not common back in ninetieth century. Also, in order to built a safe rollercoaster, the constructer must have an abundant knowledge in physics. The first rollercoaster in the world was built in Paris, France in 1817. Two of the rollercoasters were built in the same year in France: Les Montagnes Russe à Belleville and Promenades Aeriennes. These rollercoasters were known as the world’s first…

Imagine this, you are standing in line to the world’s largest roller coaster. Your stomach is tying itself in knots just watching other people go up and down, back and forth, and upside down. You can hear them shrieking with every loop in the ride and you cannot wait to experience it for yourself. The want to get the endorphins rushing through your body, it is a natural high. This roller coaster is only an example of one way to get that natural high. For me, I search for anything crazy to allow…

"Life can be like a roller coaster...and just when you think you've had enough, and you're ready to get off the ride and take the calm, easy merry-go round...you change your mind, throw your hands in the air and ride the roller coaster all over again", says Stacey Charter. Most of us has been on a roller coaster one way or another. We feel the moment when we know we are up in the air and the next moment we fall down to the very bottom, just to go right-back up again. Now the ups and downs can be…

I. Introduction: A. On October 30th, 2005, Houston, Texas lost its only major amusement park when Six Flags decided to close the gates to AstroWorld after operating since the summer of 1968. B. AstroWorld was once full of history and thrilling attractions, and although some of the rides have been taken elsewhere, it may soon be open for business under a new name. C. Now, unless you are a native Houstonian or visited Houston when AstroWorld was still up and running, then you probably weren’t…