Book curling for dummies

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Learn everything you need to know about olympic curling with our latest edition in the 90 seconds of the olympics series. Curling has a rich history with many traditions that continue to this day. Today, curling is played around the world, largely thanks to its introduction into the olympics in 1988. Curling is a sport in which two teams of four players each slide 40pound granite rocks also called stones down a sheet of ice toward a target at the other end. Though the origins of curling are unclear, most people regard scotland as curling s birthplace. A beginners guide to curling, the worlds best sport. Curling for dummies curls, vintage curls, curling team. While this version features a new dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. If successful, i totally expect free stuff from the united states curling association or.