10 Things You Didn't Know About The Tower Of Terror

6. Floating Penny Trick

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On the ride, as you're being pulled down rather than falling due to sheer gravity, there is a neat little trick you can pull.

If you hold a penny in your open palm (other coins are accepted, but they don't take card/cheque), then as you plummet down the 13 stories screaming like a baby who needs a nappy change, the coin will rise from your hand - or rather, your hand will move down from the coin, due to the different forces on each. 

This will give the illusion that the coin is actually floating in mid-air, which only serves to further highlight the 'twilight zone' element of your surroundings. Of course, this can be dangerous if there's too many people around, so best to do it when the ride's quiet. 

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