To get close to the action, some thrill-seekers scuba dive around this area in Lofoten, Norway.

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But theme park experts see the robots themselves as a source of the horror that thrill-seekers are looking for.

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The adrenalin kick plus the natural opiates form an unbeatable combination for thrill-seekers.

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Potential attacks could come from foreign intelligence services, rogue nations, organized crime, corporate spies, terrorists, disgruntled employees or casual thrill-seekers.

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Mr Gray was as big a celebrity among computer geeks as Mr Fossett is among thrill-seekers, and the story played out in the same way.

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And it is not just for thrill-seekers fantastic views of the harbour form the backdrop of some excellent restaurants and a fair number of bars and clubs as well.

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High-risk students were classed as those with certain personality traits, including having anxiety problems or "low" moods, as well as others judged to be impulsive or thrill-seekers.

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The tourists, stoners and thrill-seekers have left the resort.

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The fiery heat of chile appeals to thrill-seekers.

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Despite 400 inquiries from well-to-do thrill seekers, Russell backed out of selling the Trainer, fearing liability.

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Competitive thrill seekers aren't all 20-something Mountain Dew-chugging climbers, jumpers and extreme skateboarders.

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