What Is Curling? The Game Of Shuffleboard, Bowling And Chess On Ice
The molecular-level phenomenon has puzzled physicists for ages, but curlers have taken keen advantage of it. The tight structure of the granite assists to avert erosion of the curling stone from cold temperatures and from the force of banging into other rocks. The stone is waterproof which prevents compact bits of ice seeping into the stone and developing cracks when it refreezes and expands. As John Shuster, Group USA captain, calls it, “chess on ice,” consists of two teams, four players per team, on a rectangular surface. This will enable you sweep with as a great deal energy as feasible....