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I’m a lifelong roller coaster enthusiast who doesn’t like flat rides – here’s why
Despite having a long-standing passion and interest for roller coasters and amusement parks in general, I’ve never been a fan of the flat rides that often fill out a park’s offering of attractions.
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Guest book review: Dirty Kitchen by Jill Damatac
In her third guest book review, Kathleen, my wife and assistant professor of computer science at California State University, Chico, breaks down Dirty Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family
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A full list of defunct roller coasters at Six Flags Great America
My home park for the first 29 years of my life, Six Flags Great America is one of the best regional theme parks in the country – and it has cycled through many roller coasters over its 50 years of operation.
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How many NFL quarterbacks have thrown for 500 yards in a game since 2000?
An exceptionally rare single-game achievement, quarterbacks have thrown for 500 yards in a game on just 27 occasions in NFL history – 20 of which have come since 2000.
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A look at my 3 least favorite roller coaster restraints
After previously looking at my favorite restraints used on coasters, I’ll now dive into a few that legitimately detract from the ride experience.
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How many NHL players have played 1,500 or more games?
Durability is a remarkably prized asset for NHL players, yet only a small handful have stuck around in the league long enough to play 1,500 games.
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How I developed and got over my childhood fear of roller coasters
While I’ve been fascinated with roller coasters for my entire life, I was extremely afraid of most of them until I was a teenager.
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A full list of NHL goaltenders to win 400 or more games
A marker of both remarkable longevity and sustained excellence, just 15 goalies in NHL history have recorded 400 or more wins – including just one active goaltender.
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MLB Postseason: 2026 LDS predictions
The matchups are officially set for this year’s League Division Series as the Los Angeles Dodgers aim to win their third consecutive World Series title.
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A full list of NHL players to record at least 1,500 points
Over the course of the 109-year-old NHL’s history, just 16 different players have recorded at least 1,500 points in regular season play.
