The Maundy Monday Newsletter - This Week in History January 20 - 26.
Finally, I know the name of the inventor of the roller coaster! Amusement parks around the world rely on the invention of LaMarcus Thompson to draw customers, even more so than that of his better known contemporary, George Ferris (of wheel fame).
Ferris! I can't ride a Ferris wheel because of some height issues I have, but I'm good with roller coasters because it only lasts a few minutes.
Finally, I know the name of the inventor of the roller coaster! Amusement parks around the world rely on the invention of LaMarcus Thompson to draw customers, even more so than that of his better known contemporary, George Ferris (of wheel fame).
Ferris! I can't ride a Ferris wheel because of some height issues I have, but I'm good with roller coasters because it only lasts a few minutes.