JACKSON, N.J., May 18, 2005

Tallest, Fastest Coaster Wows 'Em

'Kingda Ka,' World's Biggest, Open For Riders

    • Satisfied custoemrs, after a ride

      Satisfied custoemrs, after a ride  (AP)

    • Kingda Ka roller coaster

      Kingda Ka roller coaster  (AP)

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(CBS)  A roller coaster unlike anything anyone has ever seen is open for riders, with strong stomachs.

It's 456 feet tall and launches you up to 128 miles per hour, in three-and-a-half seconds

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