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The hidden machinery controlling water rides

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That perilous river rapids adventure is remarkably controlled. Submerged conveyor belts and precisely placed water pumps dictate your exact speed and rotation, ensuring you get perfectly soaked without ever actually being in any real aquatic peril.

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