The first roller coasters may have been Russian ice slides built in the late 16th Century.

BBC: The human limits of roller coasters

Over the centuries, roller coasters have become both more exciting and safer.

BBC: The human limits of roller coasters

SeaWorld Entertainment has filed to go public, two years after Blackstone, a private equity firm, bought the business of roller coasters and killer whales.

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After years of bumping up the adrenaline for tweens and teens with roller coasters and high-tech rides, Disney is now focusing on the littlest tykes by doubling the size of Fantasyland, the section of the park reserved for the youngest Disney fans.

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Although amusement rides are relatively safe overall, individuals with heart conditions should not go on roller coasters, since they can speed up the heart rate and potentially lead to a cardiovascular event.

BBC: The human limits of roller coasters

While most of us enjoy roller coasters in amusement parks, we find them unsettling in the financial markets.

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With spectacular thrill rides debuting around the world, summer 2013 is set to be a noisy season for roller coasters.

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In most places if you want to ride world-class roller coasters you have to head to some suburban theme park for the day.

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