Amusement rides hurt 4,400 kids a year, most not serious
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 01:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Roller-coasters, carnivals and kiddie rides may be a staple of summer fun, but new research shows that there’s a downside to the thrill: 4,400 kids a year who get hurt.Most of the injuries are not serious -- just bumps and bruises, according to a new study that tracked 20 years of data from fixed-site amusement parks, mobile carnivals and fairs and coin-operated rides at places like malls, stores ...