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!
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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.
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Here’s a scary one! According to
scientific studies, left-handed people are more prone to psychosis,
insomnia, migraines, allergies and mental illnesses.
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A funny thing about left-handed people is that they mostly use the right
side of the brain. Hello, creativity!
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Compared to right handers, left-handers slightly grow up late. They
reach puberty approximately 5 months later.
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Left-handers react to stimuli better and quickly. They might beat
you in the video games pretty easily!
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Studies have shown that people who have an IQ over 140 are left-handed
individuals most of the times.
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Left-handed folks are also great when it comes to tennis, swimming,
boxing and fencing.
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Left Handers celebrate their own day! August 13 is officially a Left
Handers Day.
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Lefties are easily embarrassed and angered.
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Geniuses like Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Leonardo Da Vinci were
lefties! |