How were roller coasters invented artwork
Episode 127 12 min

How were roller coasters invented

Published on March 8, 2026

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About This Episode

Get ready to scream (with excitement!) because Mira and Finn are taking you on the wildest ride in history! Did you know roller coasters didn't start with loops and speed? Nope! We’re zooming way back to 17th Century Russia where people rode down GIANT ICE SLIDES! Imagine sliding down a mountain made of ice! Then, the French added wheels! Whaaat?! Find out how these chilly, slippery slopes turned into the speedy, super-fun steel coasters we love today. Learn about the very first roller coaster built in America at Coney Island and how Disneyland changed the game with steel tracks! Buckle up—this is the bumpy, thrilling history of how a little ice slide became the world's wildest rides!

What You'll Learn

  • Roller coaster invention
  • Ice slides russia
  • Lamarcus thompson
  • Coney island rides
  • Disneyland matterhorn
Mira Finn

Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of roller coaster invention!

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