Water slides have been around in one form or another since the Romans. But back then they didn't know what they had on their hands. With the birth of the waterpark in the 1970s, these rides have only gotten more extreme, leading up to the birth of today's water coaster. All this and more in today's episode.
Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the surprisingly fascinating world of water slides! From their invention by German engineers to the rise of water parks in the 1970s, this episode explores the physics, history, and engineering behind these aquatic thrill rides. They'll cover everything from the early days of concrete slides to modern fiberglass marvels, plus some wild stories about the infamous Action Park and its reputation as the world's most dangerous water park.
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