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When was the last time you put on your roller skates? Maybe now is the time to dig them out of the box as the activity seems to have seen a revival in many parts of the world. Invented in the 1700s, roller skating has always been more than just a passing craze as it was often linked to social movements. During its heyday, it was also popular among people who enjoyed skate-dancing to ABBA tunes in bell-bottomed pants or bright polyester leggings. And now, it's having its comeback with the help of social media platforms. Reporter Julie Scheier ties her quad laces and checks out the burgeoning scene in Cape Town, South Africa.

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