Can you smell the fried food and cotton candy? Fair season is upon us, and amusement rides are usually just part of the whole fair-going experience. The modern fair has roots in ancient times, tracing back to a variety of influences, from Roman religious festivals to temporary markets set up at crossroads along the trade routes from Asia to Europe. Today, county and state fairs often combine industry and agriculture exhibits with various entertainment options such as this swing ride. What’s your fair-season favorite?
Defying gravity on a swing ride
Today in History
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World Space Week begins
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Mam Tor, Derbyshire, England
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Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
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Longer days mean warmer sand
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Meet our fuzzy Earth Day mascot
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Festival of British Archaeology
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Yosemite National Park anniversary
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Bohemian waxwings in Canada
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Gazing down on planet Earth
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Salt of the earth
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International Tiger Day
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Palazzo Zuccari, Rome
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Cheetah mother and cub
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A view from the top
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Tasiilaq, Greenland
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Celebrating Chile’s Independence Day
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Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
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Protecting endangered giants
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Last stop before leaving the solar system
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A storied trail marks a century
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Merry and bright
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Te Rewa Rewa Bridge near New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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Ludwig’s palace
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Happy New Year! (Again!)
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Red skies at Ruby Beach
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Sundance Film Festival
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Hemakuta Hill, Hampi, India
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