Tallest, Fastest Coaster Wows 'Em

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

By Brian Dakss

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The Kingda Ka, the world's tallest and fastest rollercoaster, made its debut in New Jersey. Jim Axelrod was there for a firsthand report.

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  Satisfied custoemrs, after a ride (AP)
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  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

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Super Duper Rollercoaster

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

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