Most of it mined from one quarry. Not only does this standardize the stones, but also because this type of granite is highly resistant to water absorption, preventing ice from building up on the bottom surface.
The quarry was shut down a few years ago because the island needed environmental protection. But the curling stone makers have enough to make new stones at least through 2020.
In sailing the competitors provide their own boats. In wrestling they can use the same mats for both Greco-Roman and Freestyle. But bowling requires a bowling center. They'd have to build bowling centers that would be destined to go out of business soon after the Games to handle the styles not popular in that area.
the earliest known curling stone dates to 1511, found in Dunblane, Scotland. Yes, the Dunblane that is better known for a mass school shooting some years back.
9. Wild and crazy Scotland. That's where golf comes from too.
I wish golf was still wild and played in wild places and not a sport for the wealthy played on sickly over medicated lawns. Golf would be a lot more fun if it was like "Calvinball."
"A player may use the Calvinball in any way the player see fits, whether it be to incur injury upon other players or to gain benefits for himself."
I imagine both golf and curling were bloody contact sports in ancient Scotland, sort of like rugby with sticks.
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion
board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules
page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the
opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent
the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
