stackyFACTSNormal gravity simply is not terrifying enough for paying tourists. The famous haunted drop ride does not simply let go and allow the cabin to freefall. Heavy cables literally grab the entire room and violently yank it downward much faster than gravity would naturally allow, ensuring maximum stomach drops.
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