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Two of the many reasons skateboards are environmentally friendly: They don't guzzle gas or emit fumes. (9.5.06)
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DoctorJay 784 days ago
Yeah! Skate to work.
Youk 655 days ago
Great Scot! I've been day dreaming again! This time I imagined all the drivers riding skateboards through the mountains. Hey, Holland has free bikes around the city. Free skateboards kicking around would be awesome.
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