Monday, April 19, 2010

neologism: zip line

Hey all,
The zip line originated in the 19th century in the Tirolian Alps. In the Himalayas, many different tribes are high in elevation and highly inaccessable. Also, at about the same time the British were using a similar system to transport lumber. The original system was a rope and pulley system, yet has grown to become a form of entertainment today. Zip lines are common among youth camps.

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