Yearly archive for 2015

Happy Birthday America!

Happy Birthday America!

While you’re enjoying your hot dog and awaiting the fireworks extravaganza, we’d like to feed everyone’s hunger for trivia. Did you know…? July 2nd was actually the date that the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. July 4th was the date that the Declaration of Independence

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Is Bowling Over 5200 Years Old?

Is Bowling Over 5200 Years Old?

The earliest possible evidence of a game resembling bowling is believed to have been discovered at a site in Egypt dating back to 3200 BC.  Games involving pins continued to evolve throughout history.  Washington Irving even noted that Rip Van Winkle awoke to the sound of “crashing

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History of the Bounce House

History of the Bounce House

Bounce house rentals have become one of the most popular attractions in the amusement industry – and has jump-started untold numbers of entrepreneurs! Did you know? The first inflatable structure designed specifically for amusement was developed by John Scurlock in 1959 John Scurlock also invented the safety air

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On This Day: Chicago World’s Fair

On This Day:  Chicago World’s Fair

The Chicago World’s Fair, officially known as the World’s Columbian Exposition, opened on May 1, 1893 and continued until October 30, 1893.  The showcase attraction at the fair was the world’s first Ferris Wheel by engineer George Ferris. Did you you? The first Ferris Wheel consisted of 36 cars

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Neinscenter.com is Now Tablet and Mobile-Friendly

Neinscenter.com is Now Tablet and Mobile-Friendly

If this is your first visit, then welcome to SafePark USA‘s website.  If you’re a return visitor, then welcome back.  You’ve likely noticed that we have a new website!  Hopefully, you will discover that our new site is not only more informative, but easier to navigate.  In

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Our Very Own Ric Maylott to Participate in Round Table Industry Discussion During the 2015 Laser Tag Convention

Our Very Own Ric Maylott to Participate in Round Table Industry Discussion During the 2015 Laser Tag Convention

This lively panel is designed to allow any convention attendee to ask whatever they wish to either the panel or operators in the room. Leslie Hutcheson from IAAPA willl have a short presentation about why you should be an IAAPA member. After that, the panel, with over 100 years of combined industry experience, will field just about any question.

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