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Here are a number of interesting sites dealing with information ranging from amusement parks to Z particles.

http://www.highwaysafety.org/safety_facts/safety.htm (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) This site presents industry-collected data and information on vehicle safety including airbags, antilock brakes, bumpers, crash tests, fatalities, head restraints, seat belts, speed, etc. 

http://www.motortrend.com/ (Motor Trend Magazine) Here you can look for tech data, reviews, and ratings for automobiles. 

http://www.estesrockets.com/ (Estes model rockets) Be sure to check out the "Rocket Science" pages at this site. 

http://particleadventure.org/ The Particle Adventure is an award-winning site that introduces the theory of fundamental particles and forces, called the Standard Model. It also explores the experimental evidence and the reasons physicists want to go beyond this theory. 

http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/home.html The Virtual Visitor Center website is intended for the general public, particularly students and teachers. Anyone with an interest in the science studied at Stanford Linear Accelerator and the tools used in that study is invited to explore this web site.

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ (Astronomy Picture of the Day) Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

http://www.explorespace.com/ (ExploreSpace.com) You'll find a few interesting astronomy tidbits here.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/ (Amusement Park Physics) How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? In this exhibit, you'll have a chance to find out by designing your own roller coaster. Plan it carefully--it has to pass a safety inspection. You can also experiment with bumper car collisions. Check the physics glossary to find out more about the terms used in this exhibit.

http://www.rcdb.com/ (Roller Coaster Database) The rcdb is a comprehensive, searchable database with information and statistics on over 650 roller coasters in North America.

http://www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster/ (Funderstanding Roller Coaster) This simulator lets you design your own thrilling coaster and explore the application of physics by using an exciting interactive tool.  You control the size and shape of your ride, as well as initial speed, gravity, and friction.

http://www.westegg.com/einstein/ (Albert Einstein Online) Here is a great collection of many links concerning Albert Einstein.

http://es.rice.edu/ES/humsoc/Galileo// (The Galileo Project, Rice University) Here is a great collection of information and numerous links concerning Galileo.

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