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Science of Thrills

Science of Thrills

Rob Bell finds out what it takes to design and build the next generation of roller coaster.
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    Psychological Tricks
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    Design

  • Climbing aboard some of the world's fastest theme park rides to learn what it takes to build them.
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  • Discovering how the fear of falling is exploited by some of the world's top theme park rides to create a thrilling experience.
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  • Climbing aboard four spectacular roller coasters in Europe and America that exploit a fear of heights to create maximum thrills.
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  • Investigates four roller coasters in Europe and America that use inversions, or loops, to create a thrilling ride.
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    Investigating four of the longest roller coasters in Europe and America.
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  • Psychological Tricks

    Investigating four theme park rides in Europe and America that use psychological tricks to add to the thrills.
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Rob Bell finds out what it takes to design and build the next generation of roller coaster.

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