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The Ruins of ‘Wonderland,’ Where China Hoped to Rival Disneyland

The remains protrude from the grim landscape like a modern-day equivalent of an ancient abandoned city.

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Chinese Theme Park Opens ‘Angry Birds’ Attraction

The Window of the World amusement park in Changsha, China recently opened an Angry Birds attraction as part of its month-long “stress-reducing festival.”

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Reading While Eating for August 24: Be Prepared

Wednesday’s links get you ready for school, natural disasters and even a nuclear amusement park.

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Captain Kirk’s Coaster: ‘Star Trek’ Theme Park Coming to Jordan

And you thought space was the final frontier.

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Woman’s Pro-Gay Marriage Shirt Deemed Offensive at Dollywood

A woman says she was was asked to turn her T-shirt inside-out at a Tennessee theme park because its text, “Marriage Is So Gay,” was considered potentially offensive to other patrons.

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Taxpayers To Build the Ark: Kentucky Grants Creationist Theme Park $43M in Tax Incentives

Last week, Kentucky’s state tourism board approved up to $43 million in tax incentives for the operation of Ark Encounter, a creationist theme park.

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Sparkle Amid the Rubble: Tokyo Disneyland to Reopen Friday

Tokyo’s Disneyland park announced plans to reopen this Friday, only a month after a deadly tsunami destroyed the country.

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Middle East Water Park Uses Global Warming as a Gimmick

Here’s your dose of irony for the day.