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History Schmistory: June 26. Quite a ride for twenty-five cents!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 by teammarcopolo in History, History Schmistory, Learn!

1927: the Cyclone; arguably the father of the modern roller-coaster, opens at Coney Island to much fanfare and vomit.

"Cyclone in Fog," by Missy S / CC BY

“Cyclone in Fog,” by Missy S / CC BY