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Curling consits of teams facing off to score points by trying to get their stones as close to the “tee.” “Curling Stones” by ex_magician is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Peculiar Pastimes: Curling

John Pallone January 29, 2024

Amidst a workshop, competition curling stones are hand-crafted using granite from an uninhabited Scottish island. These stones, upon examination, will be used by the World Curling Federation, the governing...

Americans feel particularly passionate about the Olympic Games because of the elite status of American athletics.

Olympic games inspire viewers; some join a sport while others perform better

Meredith Prud'homme March 5, 2018

In 2012, the London Olympics contributed to a record boost in the number of people playing a sport in their country. The number of adults playing a sport at least once a week increased by 750,000 during...

Survey of 293 students on May 17, 2016.

Zika virus threatens Olympic Games’ attendance

Nick Hession June 17, 2016

This year’s Summer Olympic Games start on Aug. 5 in Rio, Brazil and public concern regarding the Zika Virus is creating backlash for the Olympic Committee. People with an O blood type are the primary...

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