International Lefthanders Day: Science and Hidden Advantages in Sports
International Lefthanders Day is observed every year on August 13. While writing with the left hand is normal today, left-handers had to adapt for centuries to a world designed for right-handers. Scissors, school desks, tools, musical instruments, and many everyday objects were optimized only for right-handers. The scientific perspective reveals interesting neurobiological characteristics and advantages in sports.