Carnival Ride Banned
Carnival aficionados, take note: The Yo-Yo is no longer legal in Illinois. (The Yo Yo is the one with the swings.) After the ride collapsed in California, injuring 23, Illinois lawmakers called for its ban. The manufacturer, Chance Morgan, says the ride is safe.
Whatever. The Yo-Yo and its ilk always look like more fun than they actually are. Give us Tilt-A-Whirl any day. [AP]
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