George Ferris stunned the world when he introduced the world's first Ferris wheel at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. At a height of 264 feet, it was an engineering marvel for its time. That was then. This is now. Also this week, let's check in on the Griswolds and their "Vacations."
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| | | | Wheels in the Sky Keep on Turning | George Ferris stunned the world when he introduced the world's first Ferris wheel at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. At a height of 264 feet, it was an engineering marvel for its time. That was then. This is now. Also this week, let's check in on the Griswolds and their "Vacations." | | Arthur Levine
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| | | | What's the Deal with "Vacation's" Walley World? | The 2015 Vacation reboot, a road trip movie featuring the next generation of the doofus Griswold family, is now available on demand and on DVD. As in the 1983 original, the theme park, "Walley World," plays an important role. For park fans, the films raise an interesting question. Is Walley World an actual place? Let's break it down. | | |
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