Millions of people across the world ride rollercoasters to get the thrill of their lives! Find out what takes to make some of the fastest rollercoasters work.
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Millions of people across the world ride rollercoasters to get the thrill of their lives! Find out what takes to make some of the fastest rollercoasters work.
Added: Feb 23, 2010
Views: 25966 Views
Runtime: 03:20
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