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California dad spent $3,500 building 180-foot backyard roller coaster for son

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What happened

A California father constructed a 180-foot roller coaster for his son after the child expressed interest.

They spent six weeks working on the project, which cost around $3,500 to complete.

Key facts

  • A California father constructed a 180-foot roller coaster for his son after the child expressed interest.
  • They spent six weeks working on the project, which cost around $3,500 to complete.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:05:02 UTC.

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