Why Do Stones Curl?
John Minnaar - Scottish Curling-Ice Group
Mar 14, 2006
The study of why curling stones curl is not new. Many theories have been suggested by highly qualified individuals and many have been flawed, while others have looked at certain aspects of physics without even knowing about other factors that could be involved. In science it is said that a beautiful theory is often ruined by one single awkward fact, and here this is certainly the case. As a starting point, it would be wise to consider all known aspects of the stones, the ice and the environment, that could have an influence on curl. Then perhaps the theories might make more sense.
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