Ungeniused
Ungeniused is a show dedicated to covering the weirdest articles found on Wikipedia. Stephen Hackett and Myke Hurley are here to explain topics and share knowledge you'll never be able to use in real life.
#1: Action Park
June 8th, 2016 · 40 minutes
Action Park claimed six lives in the 1980s. From water slides with loops to racing tracks on the sides of mountains, the amusement park's shocking history raises lots of questions about what was allowed at the time, and what people are willing to risk for a few shots of adrenaline.
Guest Starring: John Siracusa
This episode of Ungeniused is sponsored by:
- Qwiki: Wikipedia, right in your Mac’s menu bar.
Download: MP3 (28.01 MB)
Links and Show Notes
Action Park - Wikipedia
Photo of Alpine Slide
Video of Action Park from 1980 - YouTube
Action Park reopens at Mountain Creek this weekend - Daily Record
Vernon waterpark drops nostalgic Action Park name - New Jersey Herald
Action Park's current website
Vertical looping water slide in test phase - LA Times
The New York-New York Roller Coaster in Las Vegas
Thorpe Park in the United Kingdom
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