Wooden roller coaster

Found in many early medieval Irish manuscripts, an Immram is the traditional Old Irish tale of a sea voyage in which a saint travels across various islands in search of the Otherworld of eternal bliss. One of the most well known depictions of the sea voyage is The Voyage of Saint Brendan, which follows Saint Brendan and his brothers as they embark on their journey in search of the Promised Land of the Saints. Throughout their legendary seven-year journey, Brendan and his followers encounter an assortment of animals such as sheep, birds, a whale, and a devouring beast – all of which are allegories that allude to the central theme of the Last Judgment. This eschatological theme is conveyed through the helpful or threatening nature of these creatures, which establish them as the tests and trials of heaven and hell that Brendan and his followers must undergo to Reach God’s heavenly Promise Land. An analysis of the allegorical animals in The Voyage of Saint Brendan reveals the virtuous qualities of the sheep and birds, in contrast with the menacing traits of Jasconius and the devouring beast – the former reinforcing the avoidance of sin, and the latter strengthening the men’s trust in God by emphasizing the monastic ideals of faith and stability. The Voyage of Saint Brendan puts great emphasis on the monastic lifestyle and makes use of the sea voyage as a metaphor for life – through which Brendan and his followers allow God to determine their fate. Throughout medieval Ireland in…

Giga Coaster Many years ago I lined up for an experience that would change my life. This experience changed who or what I was for 8 minutes. It changed how I thought and how I felt. It truly was an experience to never be forgotten. That experience would be my first Giga Coaster. July 27th, 2013, my father and I took an exhilarating trip to King’s Dominion. King’s Dominion is a theme park located in Doswell, Virginia. I hadn’t been to many theme parks centered around roller coasters but, I…

The roller coaster traces its origins to Russia, where wood-framed ice slides sent sledders down 70-foot high slopes as early as the 16th century. These Russian Mountains also became popular summertime attractions when wheeled carts rolled riders down large, undulating wooden ramps. What is considered the first successful commercial roller coaster made its debut in 1884 at New York's famous Coney Island. LaMarcus A. Thompson constructed the first roller coaster, the primitive Gravity Switchback…

Certain roller coasters hold records for being the tallest or for being the fastest. One of those record-breaking roller coasters is the Kingda Ka. The Kingda Ka is the tallest steel roller coaster and the second fastest steel roller coaster in the United States available for the public. “This upside down U-shaped track bolts up 45 stories in the sky—that’s 456 feet high!” (Six Flags). At the pinnacle of the roller coaster the cart possesses a lot of potential energy which converts into kinetic…

Ever wish you could ride a wonderful roller coaster that will blow you away? Want a chance to relax and cool off? Well then, I invite you to come and ride the Wacky Waterfall at Kennywood in Pittsburgh, PA. This is an intense ride with a 200 foot drop! However, keep in mind that you are guaranteed to become wet on this roller coaster; which is wonderful for a super hot summer day! While waiting in line, take advantage of snack stations along the way to grab a treat before boarding the train…

The time I went on my first roller coaster at Michigan Adventures BY:Alyvia VanEe “Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?” My cousin Fox and I said anxiously, as we were on our way to Michigan Adventures. I was 7 years old and I wanted to go on my first roller coaster. After we yelled are we there yet for about 10 minutes, my dad flipped. “ Will you guys stop we are almost their. I want to get their too. But CALM DOWN or I Will turn this thing AROUND!” My dad told us. I giggled.…

Invention of the Roller Coaster Roller coasters are the most popular thrill rides in the world. With thousands of roller coasters all across the county, the height, the speed, the acceleration, the loops, the drops, and ultimately the thrills, all vary (Sandy). About 290 million people ride roller coasters a year (Bullock).The first roller coaster was a Russian ice slide. The first roller coaster was during the 17th century (Sandy). The first actual roller coaster was made of wood. The first…

The history of the roller coaster is vastly spread across the centuries. So we are here to tell you all about the “ups and downs” of the roller coasters’ legacy. If you have been on a roller coaster, you know the thrill of the amazing ride. So let us get started. Roller coasters were first built in the Russian Mountains near towns in the 15th and 16th centuries (Source A). The coasters were ice sleds and some were as tall as 70 feet in the air (Source A).The sleds had seats of straw which were…

Letter of Recommendation—Roller Coaster Roller Coaster was my biggest nightmare when I was young. Unlike other kids, I begged for not going to those amusement parks and my parents were surprised. I was afraid of sitting in an accelerating car at that time, so roller coaster wasn’t even an acceptable concept for me. I couldn’t imagine myself getting tortured by that flying machine, and I couldn’t understand why so many people waited in a queue measured in hours for it. My mother used to incite…

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…