What makes the rocks from these places uniquely suited for sliding across a rectangular slab of ice toward a bullseye target? And are these really the only places to find suitable stones? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-quirky-geology-behind-olympic-curling-stones/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
The quirky geology behind Olympic curling stones

The rocks used in the Olympic sport of curling come from one island in Scotland and one quarry in Wales. What makes them so special?

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