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Plans are underway to build the world's tallest -- and quite possibly most terrifying -- roller coaster at a theme park in the US. The rides’ track spirals up and down the side of a 535-foot-tall observation tower. "The unique design of the coaster means more incredible, heart-pounding inside and outside loops, dives, spirals and inversions in a vertical area than riders have ever before experienced," says Bill Kitchen, founder of Orlando-based  US Thrill Rides , which designed the Skyscraper. Plans are underway to build the world's tallest -- and quite possibly most terrifying -- roller coaster at an Orlando, Florida, theme park due to open in 2017. Suitably called "The Skyscraper," the coaster track spirals up and down the side of a 535-foot-tall observation tower. Judging by the looks of a simulation video (below) released by the developer, it's going to be one scary ride. "The unique design of the coaster means more incredible...