Roller skating has been a beloved pastime enjoyed by generations of kids and adults alike. It’s hard to believe that the first use of roller skates was in a London stage performance way back in 1743!
John Joseph Merlin, a London resident in 1760, deserves the credit for inventing the first skates. Roller skates have certainly come a long way since then!
In the United States, roller skating gained popularity as a pastime in 1935. But it wasn’t until the introduction of skating rinks playing disco music in the 1970s that roller skating became a huge trend. It seemed like everyone wanted to hit the rinks and groove to the music!
Speaking of roller skating, let’s take a trip down memory lane. Do you remember those heavy metal skates that you could attach to your shoes? They were quite the fashion statement back in the day. But there’s something else that you might remember if you were a skater before the 1970s – the iconic skate key.
This copper-colored object was an essential accessory for anyone with roller skates. At first glance, it may look like a bottle opener or some kind of tool, but it is actually a skate key. With the skate key, you could adjust the size of your skates by fitting it into the back of the pair. And to make sure they didn’t get lost while skating, most people wore the key around their necks. It was a small but significant part of the roller skating experience.
Skate keys were such an integral part of roller skating that there have even been songs written about them! They symbolize a time when roller skating was a cherished activity, filled with fun and memories.
So, do you remember skate keys? We’d love to hear your skating stories on our Facebook page. Let’s share this delightful blast from the past with others who may have fond memories of roller skating and skate keys too!
How Many Squares do you See?
Has there ever been a riddle that left you scratching your head? This one is for you, then! Look at the following image and see how many squares you can count.
We made use of a handy tool called Doceri to assist us with the square counting. It made it possible for us to visually monitor the squares while we were counting them. Really nice, huh?
It’s your turn now! Look at the picture for a moment and count the number of squares you can identify. These kinds of puzzles can be fairly difficult, so don’t worry if it takes you a few tries. And never forget, it’s acceptable to respond differently than others. The allure of riddles lies in that!
If you’re feeling very daring, how about making a video answer and sending it our way? We would love to see your approach to solving this difficult challenge and your thought process. So feel free to demonstrate your puzzle-solving abilities!
Who can solve this square problem, let’s see! Wishing you luck!
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