One of the first “roller-coaster” rides in the U.S. was actually a short coal railway in Pennsylvania that hauled coal downhill between mines and used mules to bring the empty cars back up the hill.

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PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Roller coasters are present throughout the country and the world. With ever-changing technology, the amount of roller coasters continues to grow. Most coasters built presently ...

Learn what’s happening to your body on a coaster and how they might help you feel better. Roller coasters have the power to heal. Host Joe Hanson explores the world of coasters, exploring the safety ...