SOCHI CURLING - FACTS YOU DIDN"T KNOW

I always find curling amusing; the OCD manic sweepers paired with the grandchildren of Bowls enthusiasts or the aristocracy's winter pursuits where the servants were responsible for their wins as they choffed down their port.
In any case it conjures up frivolity in my mind. But here are some interesting facts from the Beeb.
http://bbc.in/1cuSJiP  Now I know Mr Clooney is a fan, I might try and picture something else;)
ARTIC BOWLS SWEEP STAKES might be a better brandname than curling one out!