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The history of roller skating goes back a lot further
than you would think. Back in 1743, actors strapped
wheels onto their shoes in a play, attempting to show
that they were ice skating. These weren't the quad, or
four-wheeled, roller skates you see today; those
weren't invented until 1863. According to the National
Museum of Roller Skating, James Plimpton not only
invented quad skates but also made them popular.
Then, as they say, the rest is history! Roller skating
remains a popular pastime today; it is a relatively
inexpensive, fun exercise that requires no special
equipment besides the skates themselves. You don't
need a team, either-just you and the sidewalk, and
you're participating in the sport. Although it is
technically a solo activity, there is no other sport that
fosters friendships like skating; the skating community
is a bonded aroup of people who have unbridled
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Which statement best explains why the excerpt likely
contains bias?
The source stands to make a profit.
O The author uses emotional appeal.
O The source omits alternate viewpoints.
O The author presents unverifiable facts.

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