stackyFACTSThat massive, slow-moving wheel of romance relies on a terrifyingly simple pivot. Each passenger gondola is suspended from the outer ring by a single, heavily greased metal pin at the roof. Gravity alone ensures the car stays upright while the giant structure rotates, meaning any sudden jam would instantly dump you out.
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