The fastest roller coaster and other record-setting thrill rides
Thrill-ride junkies, rejoice! The designers of your favorite attractions stay up at night thinking of new ways to get your adrenaline pumping. Nearly every year, theme parks unveil thrill rides that set new records for speed, height, duration and more. Here are 10 thrill rides that have set records -- or are on their way there.
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Fastest roller coaster: Formula Rossa
Formula Rossa, at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, is so fast -- reaching speeds of up to 149 mph -- that riders are required to wear goggles to protect them from flying dust.
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