Oblivion
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Oblivion is a pioneering vertical drop roller coaster at Alton Towers in the UK, renowned as one of the first coasters to feature a near-vertical plunge into an underground tunnel.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Oblivion canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5079278 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oblivion Context triple: [Bolliger & Mabillard, notableWork, Oblivion]
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A.
Oblivion
"Oblivion" is a studio album by American singer and rapper T-Pain, showcasing his signature Auto-Tuned R&B and hip-hop style.
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B.
The Two Souls
The Two Souls is a volume of Maxim Gorky’s multi-part novel "The Life of Klim Samgin," continuing the psychological and social chronicle of its intellectual protagonist amid the upheavals of early 20th-century Russia.
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C.
Shadow
"Shadow" is a pop-rock song by Ashlee Simpson that explores themes of identity and living in the shadow of a more famous sibling.
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D.
Shadow
"Shadow" is a visually striking 2018 Chinese wuxia film by director Zhang Yimou, known for its stylized use of monochrome palettes and intricate political intrigue.
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E.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an open-world action role-playing game set in the fantasy province of Cyrodiil, renowned for its expansive exploration, modding community, and influential impact on modern RPG design.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Oblivion Target entity description: Oblivion is a pioneering vertical drop roller coaster at Alton Towers in the UK, renowned as one of the first coasters to feature a near-vertical plunge into an underground tunnel.
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A.
Oblivion
"Oblivion" is a studio album by American singer and rapper T-Pain, showcasing his signature Auto-Tuned R&B and hip-hop style.
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B.
The Two Souls
The Two Souls is a volume of Maxim Gorky’s multi-part novel "The Life of Klim Samgin," continuing the psychological and social chronicle of its intellectual protagonist amid the upheavals of early 20th-century Russia.
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C.
Shadow
"Shadow" is a pop-rock song by Ashlee Simpson that explores themes of identity and living in the shadow of a more famous sibling.
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D.
Shadow
"Shadow" is a visually striking 2018 Chinese wuxia film by director Zhang Yimou, known for its stylized use of monochrome palettes and intricate political intrigue.
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E.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is an open-world action role-playing game set in the fantasy province of Cyrodiil, renowned for its expansive exploration, modding community, and influential impact on modern RPG design.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
roller coaster
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steel roller coaster ⓘ vertical drop roller coaster ⓘ |
| brakeType | magnetic brakes ⓘ |
| capacityType | multi-car operation ⓘ |
| countryFirst | first vertical drop coaster in the United Kingdom ⓘ |
| designer | John Wardley ⓘ |
| dropAngle | 87 degrees ⓘ |
| dropHeight | approximately 54 metres ⓘ |
| dropType | vertical drop ⓘ |
| gForce | approximately 4.5 g ⓘ |
| height | approximately 60 metres ⓘ |
| inversions | 0 ⓘ |
| length | approximately 373 metres ⓘ |
| liftType | chain lift hill ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Alton Towers
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linked to:
Alton Towers Resort
England ⓘ Staffordshire ⓘ United Kingdom ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard ⓘ |
| material | steel ⓘ |
| model | Dive Coaster prototype ⓘ |
| name | Oblivion ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
near-vertical plunge into an underground tunnel
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one of the first vertical drop roller coasters ⓘ |
| openingDate | 1998-03-14 ⓘ |
| operatedBy | Merlin Entertainments ⓘ |
| owner | Alton Towers Resort ⓘ |
| park | Alton Towers Resort ⓘ |
| parkSectionTheme | futuristic government testing facility ⓘ |
| queueFeature | themed pre-show videos ⓘ |
| restraintType | over-the-shoulder restraints ⓘ |
| rideCategory | thrill ride ⓘ |
| safetyRestriction | minimum height requirement for riders ⓘ |
| safetySystem | block brake system ⓘ |
| slogan | Don’t look down ⓘ |
| sponsorHistory | formerly sponsored by Fanta ⓘ |
| status | operating ⓘ |
| themeParkArea | X-Sector ⓘ |
| themeParkType | amusement park attraction ⓘ |
| topSpeed |
approximately 110 km/h
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approximately 68 mph ⓘ |
| trackType | steel ⓘ |
| trainConfiguration | wide trains with a single row of seats ⓘ |
| undergroundElement | tunnel beneath ground level ⓘ |
| worldFirst | first B&M Dive Coaster ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Oblivion Description of subject: Oblivion is a pioneering vertical drop roller coaster at Alton Towers in the UK, renowned as one of the first coasters to feature a near-vertical plunge into an underground tunnel.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.