Unbelievable Things That Baby Boomers Grew Up Doing

Disco Parties & Roller Skates

Teens back in the day used to love gathering a group together to go roll around on skates and dance to some disco tunes. With big hair and short shorts, this was the best way to spend a Saturday back then. Still, it looks like it could be a pretty fun time!

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