Fair Food
This sugary, fluffy treat is often served on a stick and melts in your mouth.
Cotton Candy
The first state fair in the U.S. was held in 1841 in this northeastern state.
New York
This force is what keeps riders pinned against the wall in the famous carnival ride known as the Gravitron.
centrifugal force
This animal is commonly seen at petting zoos, known for its woolly coat and being sheared
Sheep
The first World’s Fair, known as "The Great Exhibition," took place in this city in 1851.
London
This fair favorite is a hot dog wrapped in cornbread and fried on a stick
Corn Dog
This renowned amusement park, known for its boardwalk and rides, opened in 1897 and became a symbol of American carnivals.
Coney Islandf
In the classic "High Striker" game, this physical property is transferred from the hammer to the base to send the weight upwards.
Momentum
Fair-goers can often see piglets race each other in this event, a popular attraction at many fairs.
Pig Race
This U.S. state hosts one of the largest state fairs, drawing millions to Des Moines every August.
Iowa
Often enjoyed with mustard or cheese, these salty treats come in twisted or rod shapes.
Pretzels
The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 introduced this electric-powered ride, which became a staple of fairs worldwide.
Ferris Wheel
This phenomenon explains why it’s harder to hit the bottles in the milk bottle toss due to the uneven weight distribution inside them.
center of mass
These feathered animals compete in flying races or homing contests at some fairs.
Pigeons
The World’s Columbian Exposition, often considered a model for modern fairs, was held in this city in 1893.
Chicago
Popcorn
This historic event, which took place in St. Louis in 1904, is credited with popularizing the ice cream cone.
Louisiana Purchase
The swinging pirate ship ride mimics this scientific principle, where the ship’s energy fluctuates between potential and kinetic at the extremes of its arc.
harmonic motion
his large domesticated bird, known for its fan-shaped tail, is often shown in competitions at fairs.
Turkey
This iconic building, originally built for the 1889 World's Fair, still stands as one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
The Eiffel Tower
At some fairs, you can find this unique dish, a pickle covered in this unexpected sweet coating before being fried.
a chocolate-covered pickle
One of the most famous modern expo buildings, the Space Needle, was constructed for this U.S. city’s 1962 World’s Fair.
What is Seattle?
The key principle behind a roller coaster is this type of energy that converts to kinetic energy as it moves down the track.
This animal, famous for its large humps, might be seen at fairs offering rides in desert-themed exhibits.
Camel
Known for its technological innovations, this 1962 World’s Fair took place in this West Coast U.S. city.
Seattle