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Have you ever wanted to know what exactly a G-force is or what the difference is between an inverted and suspended roller coaster? What is an immelman and what does ERT stand for? The answers to these questions and many, many more are available in the TPO Reference Library.


Records have been broken and innovations have changed the industry. Below are just a few of the events that have taken place on this date in amusement history. Check back often, because the almanac is updated daily.

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Terms that are often used in the amusement industry will be found in the glossary. Ride types, park lingo, manufacturers and more can all be found through the links below.
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Many times, parks or organizations may have a long name and choose to be represented by acronyms or abbreviations. The links below will take you to a comprehensive listing of abbreviations and acronyms.
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