invention The Ferris wheel: A look at its history, artistry, and enduring appeal Rusty Blazenhoff

germany This 1987 avant-garde carnival had a Keith Haring carousel, a Basquiat Ferris wheel, and it's coming back Rusty Blazenhoff

disneyland Children's Fairyland, the mid-century storybook theme park that inspired Walt Disney and where Frank Oz got his start Rusty Blazenhoff

los angeles Two Bit Circus bringing a high-tech micro-amusement park to downtown L.A. in early 2018 Rusty Blazenhoff

video WATCH: Slide for 1/3 of a mile on world's longest waterslide Andrea James

Boing Boing Gadgets Netflix who? This doc streaming service is blowing minds Boing Boing's Shop

Not-so-amusing amusement parks Man jumps out of moving roller coaster to save his life — and then gets yelled at by negligent ride operator Carla Sinclair

Funny This vintage cat automata perfectly captures my morning mood – tattered, gaping, and ready for coffee Popkin

politics Examining QAnon's "official" Twitter account Grant St. Clair

Boing Boing Gadgets Hold onto your butts! The Kodak Instant Print Camera brings nostalgia to life Boing Boing's Shop

animals Sleeping alligators leave perfect dry outlines on rain-soaked dock Popkin

weather Chaos unfolds when costumed amusement park characters run through a typhoon Popkin

Boing Boing Gadgets Forget Netflix. This documentary streaming service is where it's at Boing Boing's Shop

car Watch the world's highest bungee jump by a car Popkin

DIY Homemade carnival ride spins up some backyard fun Popkin

Tow-Mater's Tower of Terror Disney World's Rivers of America to be replaced Ruben Bolling

fun This speedy wooden bobsled coaster looks like a blast Popkin