A History of Roller Coasters, Part Two: Higher, Faster, More Expensive
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In the history of roller coasters, one thing became clear: the public wanted extremes -- the fastest, the highest, the most dangerous of rides. In part two of this week's series, the guys explore the rise of the first legitimate roller coaster tycoon, and ask their fellow Ridiculous Historians for help finding the best roller coasters of the modern day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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