What the Heck Is Curling, Anyway?

It's no secret that curling is somewhat of a lovable laughingstock in the world of winter sports. Compared to the adrenaline-pumping action of ice hockey, snowboarding and freestyle skiing, a bunch of people in sneakers sweeping around a rock might seem a bit ... simple

As it turns out, the sport is about as far from simple as you can possibly get.

Invented in 16th century Scotland, curling, or "chess on Ice," is truly one of the most complicated winter sports you'll encounter. This is probably due, at least in part, to the curling lexicon. The unique vocabulary of curling could fill a small, terribly boring book Read more...