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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National Panda Day
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Tulips, Netherlands
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Flowers by the sea
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International Jazz Day
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Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France
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Birds of the Drömling
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Flooded crypt, Basilica of San Francesco, Ravenna, Italy
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