1. Curling is especially associated with Scotland, where the game dates to the early 16th century. Paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder dating from about the same time are evidence that the game also was played in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, but it was Scotland that promoted the game worldwide.
2. Four times, most recently in 1992 in Albertville.
3. The stone cannot exceed 44 pounds. They typically average 40 pounds. The stone's circumference cannot be more than 36 inches, and its minimum height is 4.5 inches.