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My very first memory of amusement park was of a Ferris wheel. At first I really don’t know why people should ride such a ride when it scare the hell out of me when it came rocketing way down.

But as I grew older the thought of a Ferris wheel send an excitement down my spine. As I enjoy traveling from place to another. Ferris wheel is such a good tool to get a superb view of the scenery around it. I should thank the inventor of the very first Ferris wheel by George Washington Ferris, Jr. Ferris wheel was invented by Washington to equal Paris Eiffel tower during a Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

Indeed Eiffel tower of course became landmark for Paris. But the Ferris wheel if not as impressive as the Eiffel in its conquer of history became a wildfire and worldwide phenomenon conquering borders and the world.

Ferris wheel became an icon of amusement parks all over the world. An amusement park is never called so if there is no Ferris wheel in tow. The fun that it came with a ride with active and lively teens is always a memory to remember.

Now, with my kids and family I never forgot to point the legacy of a Ferris wheel in my life. So I never failed to encourage my kids or any kid to try and enjoy such hilarious ride.

With wonder I gaze upon a Ferris wheel; proud in its antiquity; regal in it stand; sure of its legacy.