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 Daredevil carnival worker defies gravity Popkin

Science Why roller coaster loops aren't circular Popkin

History The scenic spiral wheel was a beautiful thrill ride at Coney Island in 1917 Popkin

wonderland Passengers on Canada's hammer-style ride get stuck upside down for half and hour (video) Carla Sinclair

rides Ferris wheel at Florida's infamous ICON Park strands 62 riders for hours Carla Sinclair

switzerland Enjoy this first-person video of a coaster run in Switzerland Mark Frauenfelder

accidents London "slingshot ride" turns into a nightmare for two teens when one of its cords snaps (video) Carla Sinclair

mistakes Is this the worst dark ride in America? Rob Beschizza

amusement parks Big dummies flew off Jersey Shore rollercoaster and crashed on hotel roof David Pescovitz

amusement parks Video of Coney Island rides from the 1930s and 1940s that would never fly today David Pescovitz

fun Entire amusement park for auction David Pescovitz

Disney Make the Haunted Mansion's Hitching Ghosts Who Follow You Home Richard Kaufman

Disney Nemo and Friends SeaRider Opens at Tokyo DisneySea Richard Kaufman

rides 10 photos from L.A.'s long-gone Pacific Ocean Park, a day out by the sea you'll never enjoy Chris Merritt

History Why an ambulance ride can cost $12,873 – blame the hearse Ellsworth Toohey

politics The Good Liars find state fair MAGA fans who rank Trump over God Grant St. Clair

America 250 celebrates with contestants nearly puking pancakes Jason Weisberger

politics Trump's Great American State Fair is "kind of rubbish" Jennifer Sandlin

failures Trump's "Great American" state fair opens with busted rides and a cow named Melania Jason Weisberger