Before safety regulations took over, America's most popular tourist attractions came with a real edge of danger. Tourists could climb onto live alligators, hand-feed hungry bears, or watch atomic bomb tests from front-row seats. These heart-stopping experiences sold tickets by promising unforgettable thrills—where the risk was part of the fun. It's a jaw-dropping, pulse-pounding trip back to a time when hazardous history wasn't just entertaining—it was a death-defying must-see.
Show
Hazardous History with Henry Winkler
Episode
S02E08
Air Date
Jun 14, 2026