First Roller Coaster
A former coal-carrying railway in Pennsylvania became the inspiration for America’s first roller coaster. From the Mauch Chunk Railway, LaMarcus Adna Thompson created his version of the roller coaster and opened the Switchback Railway at Coney Island, New York, in June of 1884. The single-track ride ferried passengers down a 50-foot-high, 600-foot-long track at six mph for five cents a ride.
Chrysler Odometer Fraud
For nearly 40 years Chrysler sold cars with tampered odometers. It was common practice for Chrysler ... more
First Blood Bank
Dr. Bernard Fantus established the first blood preservation laboratory on March 15, 1937. The ... more
