Chuck Nowlin

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Would You Ride The World’s Largest Human Catapult?

Via CNN.com. Since the mini golf, batting cages, and orange dinosaur are gone from Route 1, you’re probably looking for some new fun. Just hop on a plane and try out the world’s largest human catapult. The Nevis Swing Pod is in the land of hobbits, New Zealand.

If you're the kind of person who thinks bungee jumping is just not exciting enough, the catapult is the perfect way to get your heart beating in your throat.

Unlike a bungee, which involves a freefall and rebound (basically, you go down and then back up), the catapult pushes you straight out in one direction before dropping you -- 492 feet up and out, to be exact

But what’s more frightening, the rocket like ride or the $172 price tag?



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