Capric and caprylic acids are saturated fatty acids naturally present in coconut oil. They are considered to be medium-chain fatty acids. Capric acid (also known as decanoid acid) has a length of 10 carbon atoms. Caprylic acid (also known as octanoic acid) has a length of 8 carbon atoms.
After much anticipation from thrill seekers and coaster enthusiasts, Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois has finally unveiled its newest roller coaster: Goliath. The wooden coaster officially opened its terrifying tracks to the public Thursday morning, breaking three world records in the process. Goliath is now the tallest, fastest and steepest wooden roller coaster in the world. Daring riders will reach speeds of 72 mph, after plunging from a height of 180 feet down a nearly vertical 85 degree drop.
The world's fastest roller coaster is very fast. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates reaches freak outâworthy speeds of 149 mph in under five seconds. If you don't want to travel abroad for a similar thrill, the U.S. is home to six of the 10 world's fastest roller coasters. 3. The U.S.'s first roller coaster was very slow. Called the Switchback Railway, the New York attraction opened in June 1884 in Coney Island, Brooklynâand reached a whopping speed of 6 mph (hey, what do you want for a nickel?). While it's laughable compared to today's coasters, it grossed an average of $600/dayâabout $15,000 nowadays!