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Coney Island 1911 to India today, ever seen one in person?
I've seen pictures before of stuff from the past, but it's interesting to see that it's still going on.
India's Dying Well of Death | Travel | Smithsonian India’s Death Defying ‘Maut ka Kuaa’ or ‘Well of Death’ | Amusing Planet
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Traveling fair that comes here used to have a "Cage of Death". Metal sphere they had dirt bikes they road around on. I can check with a buddy who's parents own a circus. They do the SE circuit. Based out of Georgia.
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If you are old enough, you remember a world without lawyers. An untamed world. Thats why I love traveling in India.
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There is a "wall of death" out of Florida that gives a vintage feel to the performance. They use old Indian Scout bikes and one guy wears this turn of the century big game hunter outfit. They also run go carts around the wall. I saw one of their performances last winter and it was pretty impressive. People hold dollar bills over the edge and they ride up and grab them.
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In the early 70's I saw one in the Detroit area with old British street bikes. I was ball shaped and they rode all over it.
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I travel in India at least once a year. Why would I watch a documentary about it? I'm well aware of the problems women face in India. My wife is Indian, and got the crap beaten out of her on more than one occasion by her brothers for some minor perceived slight. I have to be honest with you, I find western journalisms portrayals of India irritating for the most part. Its almost like there is concerted effort to make India appear to be a terrible place. They never show the thriving suburban areas or upscale shopping districts. Its always some dreary poverty porn. This seems to mask a certain western fear of the inevitable Chinese/Indian hegemony that will be the story of this century. |
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