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Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Video of Rollerman Racing Against 600cc Sportbike (Spoiler: He Wins)

7:06PM Addy Dugdale | Rollerman, aka Jean-Yves Blondeau, a crazy Frenchman whose Buggy Rollin’ suit effectively turns him into a 60-mph trolley, was pitted against a racing motorcyclist for a TV show earlier this year. Blondeau chose the racetrack, but it was a close run thing. More »
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Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Roller Blades of Death have Petrol Motor, No Brakes

10:40PM Seamus Byrne | Customs officers in Britain have seized 150 pairs of motorized roller blades, amid safety fears. The skates, known as Gasoline Skating Shoes, are fitted with a 25cc motor and have a top speed of 20 mph. Classed as a motorized vehicle, users would need a driving license, insurance and L-plates, were they legal. Check the video with its incongruous Prozac Muzak and discover their deadly secret below. More »
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