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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A new tradition in London
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Womens History Month
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Take the Stairs Day
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International Tea Day
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Arches National Park, Utah
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The circular castle of Cornwall
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Cheese! We ll go somewhere where there s cheese!
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Rock formations at Sedona, Arizona
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A house of grand scale(s)
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Overseas Highway, Florida Keys
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April Fools Day
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’Chess on ice’
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National Napping Day
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Go Fly a Kite Day
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Cherry blossoms at the National Mall, Washington, DC
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The Grand Départ: Tour de France begins
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A wild, craggy corner of the United States
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Crescent-tail bigeye fish, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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Beavers Bend
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Happy Arbor Day!
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International Literacy Day
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Here, fishy!
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Crown Fountain by Jume Plensa at Millennium Park in Chicago
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Happy Mothers Day!
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It’s not a pinecone, it’s a pangolin
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Mexican giant cardon cactus
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An enduring vision
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Watson Lake in Granite Dells, Arizona
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Happy New Year! (Again!)
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International Museum Day
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