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<p dir="ltr">For centuries now, roller coasters have sent people flying through the air. And just like the ride itself, the history of these coasters is filled with twists and turns. Even though early rides looked very different from the rides you see today, they still delivered a hair-raising experience. </p> <p dir="ltr">Buckle up because we're about to take a wild ride through time. We'll travel from the icy slopes of Russia to the bustling streets of Paris, and then across the ocean to the coal mines of Pennsylvania.</p> <p dir="ltr">This is the story of flying mountains, otherwise known as roller coasters.</p> <div id="comp-k2jg3csi" class="XUUsC _2S73V"></div> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">About Honest History</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on his...