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Is This The Scariest Swing On Earth?

Is This The Scariest Swing On Earth?

1,300 ft above the Colorado river in Glenwood Springs, stands a rather impressive (and incredibly scary) structure, known as the Giant Canyon Swing. The swing was designed by Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park owner, Steve Beckley and is placed right on the top of a 1,300 ft deep canyon. The ride swings out over the cliff […]

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Is This The World’s Scariest Rollercoaster?

Is This The World’s Scariest Rollercoaster?

As rollercoasters go, the Fury 325 in North Carolina takes some beating. If the name alone doesn’t have you scared, the following pictures should do the trick. The Fury is the world’s tallest and fastest Giga Coaster (a Giga Coaster must have a height or drop of over 300ft [91m]) and reaches a height of […]

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10 Scariest Rides On The Planet

10 Scariest Rides On The Planet

Whether it brings you out in a cold sweat or gets the hairs on the back of your neck standing on end, there is a special feeling to queuing up to try the latest and greatest new ride. Whether it’s being thrown off the side of a mountain on a zip wire or head first […]

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Is This The Scariest Waterslide Ever?

Is This The Scariest Waterslide Ever?

Water slides have a simple purpose: to both scare and exhilarate the rider in equal measure. While most people will think ‘the faster and steeper a slide the better’, even the bravest of daredevils might think twice before riding the Insano in Fortaleza, Brazil. This vertigo inducing ride stands an incredible 135 feet above the […]

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The 10 Most Amazing Water Slides On The Planet

The 10 Most Amazing Water Slides On The Planet

Water slides come in all different shapes and sizes but there are certain rides that have to be seen to be believed. Whether it’s a slide that takes you through a shark tank, a slide that resembles a giant snake or a slide that comes out of the side of an aeroplane, the following are […]

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Fancy Riding An Underwater Rollercoaster?

Fancy Riding An Underwater Rollercoaster?

The Vanish Rollercoaster at Cosmo World in Yokohama, Japan may not be the tallest ride in the world, it may not be the longest ride in the world or even the fastest, but one rather unique feature it does boast over other rides is the fact it plunges straight into an underwater tunnel! The rollercoaster […]

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10 things to know before going to Zip World Slate Caverns

10 things to know before going to Zip World Slate Caverns

No matter what your age is (unless you are 70) trampolines are a huge amount of fun! While trampolines have always come in different shapes and sizes, there are few that can match the dimensions or location of the cave trampoline at ‘Bounce Below’ in Wales. The unique adventure park is located in a slate cave […]

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Leap of Faith In Dubai Is One Of The Scariest Waterslides

Leap of Faith In Dubai Is One Of The Scariest Waterslides

Atlantis resort in Dubai is considered one of the best resorts in the world. Atlantis the Palm is a massive hotel that has 1,500 rooms, 23 dining outlets and 65,000 aquarium inhabitants. If you book the hotel you also get unlimited access to the Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is a home to one off […]

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