Who designed the first Ferris Wheel?
George Ferris
What and where is the tallest ferris wheel in the world?
The High Roller in Las Vegas
How many cars are there on the London Eye?
32
How many cars did George Ferris' ferris wheel have?
36
Where can you find the London Eye?
In the center of the city next to the Thames River
How high is the High Roller Ferris Wheel?
550 feet
Why were people cautious about George Ferris' ferris wheel?
They were afraid that it might fall over. They thought it might not be stable.
How strong were the winds blowing on the day that Ferris' ferris wheel was being testsed?
110 miles per hour
How tall is the London Eye?
450 feet high
How did Ferris prove that his ferrris wheel was safe?
Ferris, his wife and the reporter took a ride on it on a windy day.
How many people can go into one car on the London Eye?
24
What year did the London Eye open?
2000