I'm NOT Right!

Roughly, there are about 10% percent of left-handed people out there in the world. And I am one of them. Yes, this is the right place to drop by if you are looking more information about left-handed people!

First and foremost,you are considered as left-handed person if you are doing your daily activities using left hand over right hand as your preference.

Causes of left-handed

1) Our handedness is usually determined by looking at which hand is predominantly held close to our mouth when we are still in our mothers' fetuses. Thus, left-handed people used to hold their left hand right close to their mouth before they were born.

2) If one of your parents are left-handed, then you are most likely to be left-handed as well. According to a research done by Clyde Francks from the University of Oxford, people tend to inherit the 'left gene' from their FATHERS. Surprisingly, it is proven to be true in my case.

3) According to the Geschwind theory, mothers with high level of TESTOSTERONE hormone during pregnancy are more likely to have a left-handed child. Fact:Testosterone hormone is important in shaping the development of the baby's brain.

Nicknames for Left-handed

1) Southpaw
2) Lefty
3) Corrie-pawed
4) Caggy
5) Clicky

6) Gibble-fisted
7) Kerry Kittaghy

8) Left-plug
9) Skiffle-handed
10) Bambino

Implements' Accessibility

Left-handed people used to struggle with adapting implements that are commonly made for right-handed. Not anymore. Nowadays, we can find numerous implements that are specially designed for Southpaw. Here are some of it:

1)Scissors

The left side is for left-handed and the right side is for right-handed. Scissors' blades for left-handed are always reversed so that the top blade is always on the left. It is important for Lefty so that they can see the cutting line clearly.

2)Peeler

YES, it is difficult to peel fruits or vegetables using a right-handed peeler, thus, an invention of TWO-SIDED PEELER seems helpful for Southpaw. It is designed so that lefty can hold the peeler with their left hand and comfortably peel towards their bodies. 

3) Clocks

 Although it is rare to find, but there are clocks which are designed for left-handed people. It is made with counter-clockwise motion-natural direction for them. According to the clock above, can you tell me what time is it now?

4) Tin opener

Facts about Left-handed

1) More men are left-handed than women.

2) Left-hander's day is 13th August every year.

3) They are prone to insomnia, migraines and allergies.

4) They excel in swimming, tennis and baseball. 

5) They have the natural tendency to chew the food on their left.

6) They are capable of having an I.Q of over 400!

7) Most left-handers are unable to roll their tongue-including me.

8) They found it easier to try 'mirror writing' than righties.

9) There is a difference on how the t's are crossed in handwriting analysis. Half of lefties cross right to left, while most righties cross left to right.

10) Stroke patients who are left-handed recover faster than right-handed stroke patients.

• More facts about left-handed people: http://www.coolquiz.com/trivia/didyouknow/lefthand2.asp

Here, let's meet up with the top 10 most powerful people who are left-handed.

      

Now, I hope that you learn something about left-handed people. And for those of you who are lefties out there, be proud of yourselves!

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• www.beinglefthanded.com
• Google Images