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tilthat:

TIL English inventor Joseph Merlin designed the first roller skates for a masquerade party in 1760. Not bothering to practice, he smashed into a wall length mirror upon entrance.

via ift.tt

This is the best, most on-brand way for roller skates to be introduced to the world.

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