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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julia Frankel and Steve Douglas

Pots, mop buckets, even babies: Anything can be a curling stone if you get creative

APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Curling - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Dig out your squidgy mop, a few pots and pans — or a robotic vacuum if you have one — and a pair of slippers.

It’s curling time!

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