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Coney Island's Deadly Loop
- James Harkin recounts the Coney Island 'to loop the loop' coaster that produced extreme g-forces and made riders pass out.
- Spectators were charged to watch riders faint, turning danger into profit.
Rollercoasters Sold As Moral Reform
- Lamarcus Thompson built an early roller coaster as a moral alternative to Coney Island's vices.
- He marketed thrills as a way to keep people away from 'satan' and back to religion.
Competitive Grocery Bag Packing
- Andrew Hunter-Murray describes US grocery bag-packing competitions with strict scoring on speed, technique, and attitude.
- Winners earn a gold-plated cash register for their home store and nationwide representation.