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A Century of Screams: The History of the Roller Coaster. The roller coaster has its origins in St. Petersburg, Russia, as a simple slide that took thrillseekers down an icy ramp past a variety of colored lanterns. Catherine the Great gave this custom a boost when she fitted her imperial sleigh with wheels for summer use.
Letâs Beginâ¦. Top Thrill Dragster, located at Cedar Point, was the fastest roller coaster in the world when it was built in 2003. It goes straight up (and straight down) over 400 feet, which also made it the world's tallest roller coaster at the time.etâs Beginâ¦. Top Thrill Dragster, located at Cedar Point, was the fastest roller coaster in the world when it was built in 2003. It goes straight up (and straight down) over 400 feet, which also made it the world's tallest roller coaster at the time.