Though it has been 16 years, Americans who lived through in September 11, 2001 terrorist attack remember the events of the tragic day vividly. Early that morning, 19 members of the lslamic extremist organization AlQaeda, split into four teams, each with an experienced pilot, and hijacked four commercial flight-United Flight 93 from New Jersey, American Flight 77 from Washingtion DC, as well as United Flight 175 and American Flight 11 from Boston.The airplanes, selected because they were heading across the country, either to Los Angeles or San Francisco, had enough fuel to allow the terrorist to inflict maximum damage. Though the passengers realized there were hijackers on board shortly after take off, people on the ground remained blissfully unware that anything was amiss. That changed at 8:46 a.m. (EST) when American Flight 11 was observed flying straight towards New York City's tallest structures - the World Trade Center's ''Twin Towers.'' Before anyone had time to react, it rammed into the 1,362 - feet (415-meters) high North Tower, creating a gaping hole from the 93rd to the 99th floor. The shocking crash was initially believed to be the result of a pilot error or an airplane malfunction.
Most toys are fads that last a few year,or even months,before they get replaced by the next craze.However the slinky-the pre compressed coil of wire,or plastic,which can ''walk'' on it's own - has been entertaining children and nostalgic adults for over 70 years! It is therefore not surprising to hear that every August 30, fans across the U.S. celebrate this iconic toy with a National slinky Day! This year, the folks at Disney have made the event extra special by unviling the new Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster at the Hollywood studios theme park at florida's Walt Disney World Resort. The famliy ride is themed as though Andy Davis, one main character in the Toy Story movies, created it in his backyard using his mega coaster playkit. Set to open in summer 2018, the attraction draws inspiration from the film's namesake dachshund, who has a metal slinky for a body .It is designed to take full advantage of the coils, assuring rides an exciting journey, compete with sharp drops and sudden turns .Slinky Dog Dash will be one of two new rides park visitors can look forward to in the newly expanded Toy Story land. The second attraction is inspired by the Alien Swirling saucers play set Andy received from pizza planet ,in the first Toy Story film.
Most toy are fads that last a few year or even months,before they get replaced by the next craze.However the slinky-
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