Being left-handed, or left-handedness, is the ability of an individual to use their left hand better and more effectively than their right hand.
Today, August 13, is World Left-Handers Day, and to celebrate this exceptional day, here are some facts you should know.
1. They make up roughly 12% of the world’s population.
2. Because of how special they are, they have their own holiday named International Left-Handers’ Day, marked every August 13.
3. They are usually nicknamed “Southpaws.”
4. They are very intelligent, and some of the most popular inventors, such as Isaac Newton and Benjamin Franklin, were left-handed.
5. There are more left-handed men than women in the world.
6. They are more likely to suffer language problems.
7. Multitasking comes naturally to them.
8. They suffer from sleep deprivation and insomnia.
9. They are usually artists and mostly pursue careers in the creative industry.
10. They tend to use the right side of their brain more.
11. It is hereditary, and a perfect example is the British Royal Family, where the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and Prince William are all left-handed.
12. Mental disorders are seen to be common among left-handed people.
13. Mothers over 40 may be more likely to have babies with this condition.
14. Autistic people are more likely to be lefties.
15. Many lefties learn to be ambidextrous, which means the ability to use both their left and right hands.
16. At least four of the most popular presidents of the United States were left-handed.
17. It is found to be more common in twins.
18. They tend to attain puberty later than right-handed people.
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