World’s tallest and fastest triple launch rollercoaster forced to close — just days after opening

World’s tallest and fastest triple launch rollercoaster forced to close  — just days after opening

This ride was too cool to function. The world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch rollercoaster was forced to shut down indefinitely just days after its grand opening. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three high-speed launches between two 420-foot tall towers, with top speeds reaching 120 mph. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three … Read more

How Taylor Swift reacted to Travis Kelce becoming fastest tight end to 11,000 yards

How Taylor Swift reacted to Travis Kelce becoming fastest tight end to 11,000 yards

Taylor Swift commemorated boyfriend Travis Kelce‘s historic game Sunday in a sweet way. During the Chiefs’ 31-17 win over the Raiders, Kelce became the fastest tight end to reach 11,000 career receiving yards following a 27-yard catch in the second quarter. The Chiefs later congratulated Kelce in an Instagram post, which did not go unnoticed … Read more

Six Flags unveils world’s tallest, fastest roller coaster that sends riders speeding 150 mph off a 600-foot cliff

Six Flags unveils world’s tallest, fastest roller coaster that sends riders speeding 150 mph off a 600-foot cliff

Move over Taylor Swift — Six Flags will soon have a record-breaking new track. Rollercoaster makers are taking the amusement park experience to new heights (and speeds) after unveiling designs for the Falcon’s Flight, the world’s tallest and fastest rollercoaster, climbing to over 600 feet while speeding down the track at over 150 mph. While … Read more

Beenie Von Weenie named ‘Fastest Wiener in the West’ at California dachshund race

Beenie Von Weenie named ‘Fastest Wiener in the West’ at California dachshund race

A group of dachshunds didn’t let their short legs discourage them from showing off their speed at an annual wiener dog race in California over the weekend. Dozens of doxies lined up at the starting line of the Los Alamitos Race Course Saturday to compete in the 26th Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals. The stout pups sprinted … Read more

Man earns Guinness World Record for fastest 100-meter sprint — in heels

Man earns Guinness World Record for fastest 100-meter sprint — in heels

He kept them on their heels. A serial world record-breaker from Spain ran a 100-meter sprint while wearing high heels.  Christian Roberto López Rodríguez donned 2.76-inch stilettos and ran the distance in 12.82 seconds, earning his 57th Guinness World Record, which the reference book posted on its Instagram page Friday. His time was actually only … Read more