RANDOM MUSINGS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL

11/02/2007

ICE SKATES

The oldest known ice skates were found at the bottom of a lake in Switzerland. Scientists date them to 3000 BC. The runners were made from bones of cattle. They were ground down until they had a flat running surface. Leather tongs were attached to tie them to the feet. No one mentioned if there were feet still in them when they were found!

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