Cool Weird Awesome With Brady Carlson

It's National Rollercoaster Day, and while there have probably been thrill rides since humans first figured out the concept of ramps, the roller coaster as we know it has a direct ancestor that dates back to 15th century Russia. Plus: a RollerCoaster Tycoon player devises the longest, most diabolical virtual coaster of all time.  From Death Traps to Disneyland: The 600-Year History of the Roller Coaster (Popular Mechanics)  Ups and downs: The history of roller coasters (USA Today) Crazy Roller Coasters (Travel Channel) RollerCoaster Tycoon Ride From Hell Lasts 12 Years (Kotaku)  Steer Cool Weird Awesome through the ups and downs of podcasting - back us on Patreon today!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message