Experiencing Verruckt: A First-Person Perspective

The world's tallest water slide is set to open, and journalists from the Kansas City Star got an early preview. The slide, named 'Vout', meaning 'insane' in German, lives up to its name with a 264-step climb and a 17-story drop. The thrilling experience is described as a must-try for thrill-seekers, with an invitation to visit the slide upon its public opening.

How many delays did it take before the world's tallest waterslide opened?

• Four

• Three

• One

• Two

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What is the name of the waterslide, and what does it mean in German?

• Ver Ruckt, meaning 'extreme'

• Ver Ruckt, meaning 'wild'

• Ver Ruckt, meaning 'insane'

• Ver Ruckt, meaning 'crazy'

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How many steps are there to reach the top of the waterslide?

• 150

• 200

• 264

• 300

How high is the first drop of the waterslide?

• 15 stories

• 20 stories

• 17 stories

• 25 stories

Approximately how many feet do you drop in the blink of an eye?

• 150 feet

• 160 feet

• 168 feet

• 170 feet