KALI

When I was younger, there was a roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure called “Kingda Ka.” It was advertised as “the tallest and fastest roller coaster on earth,” accelerating to 128 mph in 3.5 seconds and climbing up to 456 feet. My friends and I would wait several hours for a ride whose thrill lasted for only 28 seconds. Apparently, you were able to see both Philadelphia and New York City from the top of the roller coaster. I wouldn’t know, because my eyes were closed,