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In 2015, the Guinness World Records certified an inflatable waterslide in Vernon, New Jersey, as the world's longest. The unnamed slide measures 1,975 feet long, or over one-third of a mile. Each of the waterslide's 20 sections weigh 600 pounds, and the gigantic ride takes over two hours to inflate. Unfortunately, the waterslide is not open to the public, but people can enjoy these 20 Crazy Summer Camps That Actually Exist.

At the Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, guests have the opportunity to tube down a five-story waterslide that ends in a "leisurely pass" through shark-infested waters. But there's no need to fret: The sharks are housed behind glass, so you will be completely protected as you gawk in awe. If you do visit the Bahamas, you should be more concerned about the tap water than a shark behind glass

On July 10, 2014, Schlitterbahn Kansas City opened the world's tallest and fastest water slide. The ride was appropriately named Verruckt—the German word for crazy or insane—as it stood at 168 feet. For the record, that's taller than the average New York building. From the get go, the record-setting ride faced its fair share of complications, and in 2016 the water slide faced its final blow when a 10-year-old rider suffered a fatal neck injury.

Unfortunately, kids (and even some adults) haven't quite grasped the concept that it's not okay to use the public pool like a toilet—and their excretions make for a not-so-pleasant swimming experience. One study from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found that 58 percent of public pools contained E. coli bacteria, likely from f***l contamination. And Canadian scientists determined that one 220,000-galloon pool contained almost 20 gallons of urine. When you do go for a dip, rinse off beforehand to avoid being part of the problem—and this should go without saying, but don't p*e in the pool.

Nowadays, you'll find indoor water parks all over the world to enjoy year-round, but the first one wasn't actually built until 1985. World Waterpark in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is housed inside the West Edmonton Mall, and remains the largest indoor water park in North America to this day

In 2010, Celine Dion and late husband Rene Angelil purchased a 10,000-square-foot home, but the house's interior is nothing compared to the property it sits on. With the Florida house comes a personal waterslide, several pools, a private beach, and shaded pavilions. In 2017, The Canadian singer sold the water park wonderland for a jaw-dropping $27 million. And for more jaw-dropping star news, check out these 50 Crazy Celebrity Facts You Won't Believe Are True.

In 1976, Walt Disney World opened the doors to River Country, but they were soon closed for good in 2001. The water park faced many challenges during its short lifespan, including bacteria-infested water and outdated attractions. Instead of demolishing the park and reusing the space, Disney chose to simply board it up; today, it remains on the grounds of Disney World, slowly succumbing to the weeds and wildlife. Some guests have dared to sneak in and take videos, but those who are caught face permanent banishment from the park. Disney is full of fun facts, so don't forget to check out these 20 Secrets Disney Employees Don't Want You to Know

In Japan, tattoos are generally associated with criminals and organized crime, and as such, most Japanese water parks ban inked-up individuals from visiting. "As a general rule, people affiliated with mobsters or criminal organizations are not allowed to enter the premises," the website of Tokyo Summerland, an immensely popular park in Japan, reads. "The same applies to people wearing tattoos."

With more than twenty indoor and outdoor water parks, Wisconsin Dells is the self-proclaimed "water park capital of the world." The city is home to Noah's Ark, America's largest water park, and Kalahari Water Park Resort, the country's largest indoor water park. If you plan on taking a trip to Wisconsin Dells, you should first read up on the 20 Foods Doctors Always Avoid While Traveling.

In 2014, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs collected data on injuries at amusement parks and water parks and found that visitors were more than twice as likely to get hurt on a water slide compared to a rollercoaster. Of the total reported incidents, water rides accounted for a staggering 40 percent (and this is even more shocking when you consider that water rides only make up 11 percent of all the attractions in New Jersey.)