The video discusses the history of the Son of Beast roller coaster at Kings Island, Ohio. It opened in 2000 as the tallest, fastest wooden coaster with a loop but faced numerous issues, including rider injuries and lawsuits over construction flaws. Despite modifications, it closed in 2009 after further safety concerns. The park demolished the coaster in 2012, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most infamous amusement park failures.
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1. **Son of Beast** was a roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio from May 26, 2000, to June 16, 2009.
2. The coaster was known for its complex history and was once the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
3. It featured a height of 218 feet and reached speeds of 78.4 miles per hour.
4. The coaster had a loop that was 118 feet high.
5. There were safety and construction concerns, leading to lawsuits against the Roller Coaster Corporation of America and others.
6. The ride faced multiple incidents, including an evacuation in 2006 due to a violent stop that injured riders.
7. Son of Beast was permanently closed on June 16, 2009, after a woman claimed it caused her brain injury.
8. The ride was demolished in September 2012.
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