This article is well worth reading, not only for the humorous banter, but also the historical attractions listed.

6 Most Terrifying Theme Park Rides Ever Built

Enjoy!

I think thats a bad link.

Link doesn't work, At least not here

Fixed link: http://www.cracked.com/article_19302_the-6-most-terrifying-theme-park-rides-ever-built.html

Wow, I'm surprised that Action Park didn't close in a week's time. It looks like a park that Japan would build.

Thanks all, fixed the link.

They forgot the Mammoth Caves Basket Drop into the darkest deepest hole in the caves they could find.

In case anyone's interested in a clip of the Human Trebuchet in action:

My dad when he was a teen went to Action Park. He said that it was amazing how the park operated and spoke of an incident where one slide had to much weight on it and collapsed. Great to know a park like that could not operate today.