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January 4, 1903: The Worst Case Of Animal Cruelty In American History

by Editor
January 3, 2025

On January 4, 1903, one of the most disturbing events in the history of animal welfare occurred at Coney Island’s Luna Park. Topsy, a 28-year-old Asian elephant, was publicly electrocuted in a grim display that merged human cruelty with technological ambition. The event was…

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June 16, 1884, America’s Love Affair With Thrill Rides Begins

by Editor
June 15, 2024

On June 16, 1884, Americans visiting Coney Island in New York experienced the thrill of a lifetime when the first roller coaster in the United States opened to the public. Invented and built by LaMarcus Thompson, known as “the Father of the Gravity Ride,”…

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