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July 20, 2024 14 mins

Most of you have probably worn roller skates before, right? Have you ever wondered where those
roller skates came from? Join us for a new adventure and discover the story of John Joseph Merlin—a peculiar man who gave us one of history's most fun inventions. 

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Honest History creates award-winning books, magazines, and this show for young historians across the world. Our mission is to inspire kids to create a positive impact on history themselves. Learn more at honesthistory.co and @honesthistory.

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This episode was written and narrated by Josh Sippie, and produced by Robot Pirate Media. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.

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