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| − | '''Columbus''' is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of '''Ohio''' |
+ | '''Columbus''' is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of '''Ohio'''. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city in the United States of America. Named for explorer [[Christopher Columbus]], the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816 and is home to The Ohio State University, the nation's largest campus. |
| − | A deleted scene intended for "[[Quagmire's Baby]]" was recycled into "The History of the World – According to Family Guy" in the [[Family Guy Volume 9]] DVD set |
+ | A [[Deleted Scenes|deleted scene]] intended for "[[Quagmire's Baby]]" was recycled into "The History of the World – According to Family Guy" in the [[Family Guy Volume 9]] DVD set. [[Christopher Columbus]] is unhappy that [[Amerigo Vespucci]] was getting a continent named after him, while he has to settle for Columbus, OH. |
In "[[Amish Guy]]", the Griffins travel to Columbus in order for [[Peter]] to ride a new roller coaster. On the way back, the family breaks down in Amish country. |
In "[[Amish Guy]]", the Griffins travel to Columbus in order for [[Peter]] to ride a new roller coaster. On the way back, the family breaks down in Amish country. |
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| − | *Although from the East Coast, the Griffins appear to be arriving in the city from the West. |
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| − | *Located to the North of the city and not in the downtown area, the [http://www.colszoo.org/ Columbus Zoo and Aquarium] does feature the only permanent roller coaster in central Ohio, the 1956 PTC coaster now called the Sea Dragon. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Dragon_%28roller_coaster%29] Recognized by the [http://www.aceonline.org/default.aspx American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)] as a classic coaster [http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=1], it is one of the very few surviving roller coasters still operated with hand brakes. |
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| − | *The name of the park the Griffins travel to is "[[Six Flags Columbus]]". The area of the Columbus Zoo the Sea Dragon is located on was once named Wyandot Lake which was last owned by Six Flags America. [http://www.coasterimage.com/pictures/wyandot-lake-pictures/] |
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Latest revision as of 13:49, 10 June 2015
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city in the United States of America. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816 and is home to The Ohio State University, the nation's largest campus.
A deleted scene intended for "Quagmire's Baby" was recycled into "The History of the World – According to Family Guy" in the Family Guy Volume 9 DVD set. Christopher Columbus is unhappy that Amerigo Vespucci was getting a continent named after him, while he has to settle for Columbus, OH.
In "Amish Guy", the Griffins travel to Columbus in order for Peter to ride a new roller coaster. On the way back, the family breaks down in Amish country.