Geodesic dome Zeiss plant in Jena, Germany. A larger dome, called "The Wonder of Jena", opened to the public in July 1926. Some 20 years later, R. Buckminster Fuller named the dome "geodesic" from field experiments with artist Kenneth Snelson at Black Mountain College in 1948 and 1949. Although Fuller was not the original inventor, he is credited with the U.S. popularization of the idea for which he received U.S. patent 2,682,235 29 June 1954. The geodesic dome appealed to Fuller because it was extremely strong for its weight, its "omnitriangulated" surface provided an inherently stable structure, and because a sphere encloses
The Joker (S&S Worldwide) the cars to spin freely, based on factors such as gravity and rider weight in the cars. The park can adjust the degree of spin based on rider input, which will help them regulate the experience to average rider tolerance over time. All four coasters were designed by S&S, while the track was manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction. As the name suggests, "The Joker" roller coasters are themed to the DC Comics supervillain, Joker. At Six Flags Great Adventure, the supports are all black. At Six Flags Great America, Six Flags New England and Six Flags Over Texas, they have