As many as 3,500 wooden carousels were built at the turn of the 20th century, but only 150 have survived, like the one in California's Santa Cruz.

It’s been described as the world’s most dangerous race, and it’s certainly one of the most ridiculous – a 200-yard dash after ...

Experts estimate that as many as 3,500 wooden carousels were built at the turn of the 20th century. Only 150 have survived.