World of the Bizarre
World's steepest roller-coaster opens
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T.K. RandallJuly 11, 2011 ·
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Japan's vomit-inducing Takabisha roller-coaster features a 141ft drop at an angle of 121 degrees.
Due to go live on July 16th Takabisha is the steepest roller coaster in the world, its name means "highflying car" and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Fuji as park-goers zip around its 0.6 miles of track.
The Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park has unveiled its 14th Guinness world record-breaking ride – the Takabisha roller-coaster. Nestled at the foot of Mount Fuji, the new track features a 141ft single vertical fall at 121 degrees, making it the steepest roller-coaster drop in the world.
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