![]() ![]() The Magnum XL–200 was the first complete-circuit roller coaster built over 200 feet (61 m). When Magnum XL-200 opened in 1989, it began a new era of roller coasters and increased competition among parks to set new world records. However, many records do not usually last long. Amusement parks often compete to build the tallest, fastest, and longest rides to attract thrill seekers and boost overall park attendance. Ranked by height, speed, length, inversions, and steepness, roller coasters are also rated through public opinion polls. Although wooden roller coasters are still being produced, steel roller coasters are more common and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. The first roller coasters, where the train was attached to a wooden track, appeared in France in the early 1800s. During the 16th and 17th centuries, rides consisting of wooden sleds that took riders down large slides made from ice were popular in Russia. Roller coasters are amusement rides developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. ![]() ![]() Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster. ![]()
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