On Jan. 20, 1885, L.A. Thompson of Coney Island, NY, patented the roller coaster. His 450-foot coaster had a drop of 30 feet.
On Jan. 17, 1910, Thomas Crapper passed away. Crapper is said to be the inventor of the modern flush toilet.
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