skating

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Mercury In-Line Skates Let You Glide On a Shock-Absorbed Cushion Of Air

8:20AM Sean Fallon | Designed for Ronald McDonald optimum comfort, these Mercury in-line skates feature a shock system to minimise vibration, a removable calf plate and an air cushioned interior for an optimum fit. More »
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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 »