Super-Cool Things About Being A Left Handed Person

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Lefties are usually the odd ones out! Can you believe that in the middle ages, being a left-hander was considered to be an evil taboo? Those days are long gone now. Today, it is often said that left-handed people are far more creative and intelligent than right-handed people. Is it scientifically accurate or not? Let’s find out! Here are some amazing facts about left-handed people that will leave you speechless!
 

Only around 10% of the world population is left-handed. So, yes, lefties are kind of unique. Also, men are more likely to be left-handed than women.
 

Here’s a scary one! According to scientific studies, left-handed people are more prone to psychosis, insomnia, migraines, allergies and mental illnesses.
 

A funny thing about left-handed people is that they mostly use the right side of the brain. Hello, creativity!
 
Compared to right handers, left-handers slightly grow up late. They reach puberty approximately 5 months later.
 
 Left-handers react to stimuli better and quickly. They might beat you in the video games pretty easily!
 
Studies have shown that people who have an IQ over 140 are left-handed individuals most of the times.
 
Left-handed folks are also great when it comes to tennis, swimming, boxing and fencing.
 
Left Handers celebrate their own day! August 13 is officially a Left Handers Day.
 

Lefties are easily embarrassed and angered.
 

Geniuses like Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Leonardo Da Vinci were lefties!
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