Going Full Tilt at the fair
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Gravitron is a popular fair ride. You walk on to this circular metal plate and stand against the padded wall surrounding it. Everyone waits and the ride starts. You spin and spin and gravity — hence the name — pins you against the wall.
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