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Today, curling is played all over Europe and has spread to Brazil, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Korea. The first world championship for curling was limited to men and was known as the Scotch Cup, held in Falkirk and Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1959.
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Oct 6, 2021 · The recorded history of curling indicates that the game developed during the 16th century in Scotland, the Netherlands and possibly Belgium.