These Vintage Photos Prove That Roller Derby Has Always Been Cool

Was This the End?

Many skaters and spectators had to enlist in the armed forces, causing crowds to dwindle, and the remaining members of the league were reduced to a single team which skated mainly for soldiers' entertainment. Finally, the war drew to a close in 1945, and it was up to Seltzer to redeem its popularity.

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The More You Know

  • Yosemite means "those who kill."
  • Alexander the Great encouraged his men to shave so enemies couldn't grab their beards during battles.
  • The United States defense budget of $698 billion is more than the next seventeen nations combined.
  • An 11-year-old is responsible for naming Pluto.
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