Amusement parks around the world are locked in a race to build the fastest, tallest and most terrifying roller coasters imaginable. Engineers are pushing the limits of speed, height and G-forces, designing rides that twist, drop and launch like never before. But as coasters reach new extremes, the thrill comes with genuine risk, raising the … Read more
A thrillseeker broke the world record for riding the most roller coasters in one week — reaching an adrenaline-pumping 55. Dean Stokes, 36, had set himself the summer challenge of riding every single rollercoaster in the UK — but his plans were scuppered by Storm Floris. However, he still managed to set a Guinness World … Read more
Noelle Foley, the daughter of WWE legend Mick Foley, revealed in a recent podcast interview that she had suffered a horrifying injury from a roller coaster ride. Foley appeared on the “Rulebreakers” podcast, hosted by former WWE and All Elite Wrestling star Saraya-Jade Bevis, and discussed the injuries she had sustained after hitting her neck too hard during … Read more
That’s one way to go with the flow. A Pennsylvania town painted curved road lines down a residential street in a new “traffic calming” initiative officials hope will rein in reckless driving — but many residents were left wondering if police would think they were driving drunk if they followed the new pattern. Montgomery Township, … Read more
Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster, will be among the rides removed from Six Flags Great Adventure to make way for a “multi-record-breaking launch coaster” that will open in 2026. The roller coaster, which opened at the Jackson, New Jersey, theme park in 2005, was the tallest in the world at 456 feet high. At the … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explores whether face rollers are effective or not. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, my mum says you are the king of dispelling TikTok influencer trends. I’m 17 years old and I get a lot of my advice from TikTok. I want to stay young … Read more
He’s buckled in for a wild ride. Sean Evans, a professional roller coaster rider and YouTube content creator, revealed he makes six figures from his daredevil lifestyle despite being afraid of heights. “I’m always there shaking and trembling. I always get butterflies in my stomach … but as soon as that roller coaster goes down … Read more
So much for baby steps. A Gen Zer who had nearly “given up on love” ended up finding a man through a dating app — they conceived a baby a week later and now are celebrating almost two years of marriage. Maggie and Danny Corbould, both 23, met in February 2022 after she downloaded Hinge. … Read more
Toby Keith got candid about his stomach cancer months before his death at the age of 62. The country singer died surrounded by his family on Feb. 5 In September, he told E! News at the People’s Choice Country Awards that his illness was “a little bit of a roller coaster.” “You get good days … Read more
It’s been a roller coaster ride for this couple. An embarrassing incident at SeaWorld in Florida led a theme park-loving husband and wife to make a series of drastic lifestyle changes, SWNS reported. “In 2017, I sat in a test seat ride for Mako at SeaWorld and unfortunately the bar to secure me in just … Read more
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
David Beckham is thrilled that filming on his Netflix documentary with wife Victoria Beckham is over. The former soccer pro opened up about the project at the David Beckham Fragrances Launch Party at hotspot restaurant Torrisi in New York City. “It was a series that took me a while to come to terms with filming, … Read more
Country music legend Toby Keith delighted fans at the People’s Choice Country Awards with a tear-jerking performance amid his years-long battle with stomach cancer that kept him away from the spotlight. Before Keith hit the stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Thursday night, the country legend gave an update on his health and … Read more
Splash mountain? A thrill-seeker’s roller coaster ride went horribly awry after his fellow passenger threw up on him while the cars were rocketing around a bend, as seen in a now-viral video with 11.4 million views on TikTok. The “corkspew” incident reportedly occurred while Darwin Pineda and an unnamed buddy were at an unidentified theme … Read more
One plucky duck took the ride of a lifetime in Ohio this week on Cedar Point’s famous Millennium Force roller coaster. The park, located in Sandusky, Ohio, believes that the duck snuck onto the coaster after it was already in motion. Tony Clark, spokesman for Cedar Point, shared with Fox News Digital via email that “it appears … Read more
Everybody likes to be scared on a thrill-ride, but nobody wants to be scared for their life. Such was the case for Florida real estate broker Eve Brock when she and her boyfriend’s nine-year-old son boarded the Spin Out at Florida State Fair in Tampa, Fla. — one of a series of mishaps on rollercoasters and … Read more
Snoop Dogg’s full-time blunt roller has her hands full. When Renegade Piranha stopped by the Australian radio show “The Kyle and Jackie O Show” earlier this week, she revealed the 51-year-old rapper likes to smoke about half a pound a day — the equivalent of 75 to 150 joints. “I calculate it at over 450,000,” Piranha … Read more