Skating

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A Ugandan in Canada learns to skate

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When Ugandan rapper Keko moved to Canada, she became a hockey fan. But she was less excited about learning how to skate.

Citizens, climate scientists track climate change with backyard skating rink conditions

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When Ice Skating is not Good for your Health

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‘Olympic buzz’ inspires skaters around the country

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Today’s Geo Answer is the Netherlands. A Europe-wide cold snap has given thousands of Dutch citizens the chance to enjoy a national past-time…ice skating. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Daniela Rosche, who went out skating for the first time in a long time this weekend in Amsterdam.

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