Misty searches for some history on skateboarding

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Misty is not used to being on a computer. After all, she might break a nail! But she is determined to be a part of this so she’ll jump on to Google to see what she can find.

‘The history of skateboarding dates back to the 17th-century when roller skates were created as a summer alternative to ice skating. However, the world's first skateboard would only see the light of day somewhere between the early 1900s and the late 1950s, depending on what a skateboard is for historians and skating fans. 

The four-wheel board that we know today had its ups and downs.

After a first boom (1959-1965), the outdoor activity initiated by California surfers nearly disappeared and went underground (1965-1972).

With the advent of urethane wheels, empty swimming pools, skateparks, and the ollie (1973-1980), skateboarding spreads to all corners of the globe.

Once established as a sport with its own culture, skaters move away from the sidewalk into the air and gain their own magazines, idols, and multi-million brands (1981-1991).

The consolidation era (1992-1999) transform skateboarding into a mainstream sport with millions of fans, spectator-friendly television events, and VHS videos.

With the turn of the millennium, internet and online video platforms make skateboarding greater and more popular than ever.

Sidewalk surfing is now an Olympic sport.’ (View the entire timeline)

“That’s perfect,” Misty thinks to herself. “Now let’s see if I can find any cool tricks or tips for the show.”

Let’s continue – Red Rabbit wants to do some talent too

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