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Why curlers sweep the ice

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Yelling at a teammate while scrubbing the ground with a broom seems completely ridiculous. However, applying intense friction to the frozen surface actually creates a microscopic layer of water, significantly reducing drag. They are essentially hydroplaning a heavy rock toward a target using basic household cleaning supplies.

Why curlers sweep the ice
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