Roller coasters: from dream to extreme

Published: Nov. 27, 2018, 8:33 p.m.

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How do roller coaster designers go from dream to reality? World-renowned roller coaster designer Alan Schilke tells us how he does it. Also \\u2014 why do some people feel sick or dizzy after riding them? And how do coasters make you feel like you\\u2019re floating? Plus: a tricky mystery sound and a Moment of Um that answers the question, \\u201cHow do boomerangs come back?\\u201d

This episode is sponsored by Quip (getquip.com/brainson), Thoughtfully (thoughtfully.com/brains) and Little Passports (LittlePassports.com/brains).

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