Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many, summer fun means thrill rides rule that soar, swirl, and defy gravity. But if you need a break from holding your breath, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ferris wheels have been popular since George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., a 33-year-old engineer, designed one for the 1893 World's ...

The first World's Fair took place in 1851, called The Great Exhibition of 1851. This fair took place in London and was created by Prince Albert. The World’s Fair then became a tradition every few ...

Is a bridge in northern Indiana built from the ruins of the very first Ferris wheel? In 1893, Chicago was hoping to make an attraction that would surpass the Eiffel Tower's success at the Paris ...

South Korea’s capital is adding another feature to its skyline in 2027 – the “Seoul Ring,” a 180-meter (591-foot) spokeless Ferris wheel. The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced the ...

For many, summer fun means thrill rides rule that soar, swirl, and defy gravity. But if you need a break from holding your breath, there's one attraction that lets you catch it: The Ferris wheel, a ...