16 Astonishing Facts About Lefties You Might Not Be Aware Of

There’s no denying it. Left-handers are the odd one out.

So if you are a lefty yourself, here is a list of 25 interesting facts about lefties, from funny to weird and everything in between.

1. Lefties make better artists

Being left-handed means, you’re more likely to be artistic or innovative.
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2. Lefties are generally more attractive, more intelligent, and more talented than right-handers

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3. They are better at multi-tasking and thinking

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4. But, they live on average 9 years less than right handed people

According to a study, lefties have a shorter life span than righties.
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5. Left-handers are more likely to become alcoholics

A survey of 25,000 people from 12 countries showed that lefties drink more.
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6. Grrr! Left-handers get angrier than righties, too

Lefties are more prone to having negative emotions.
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7. They are more likely to pursue creative careers

They are drawn towards careers in the arts, music, sports, and information technology fields.
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8. Left handed college graduates go on to become 26% richer than right-handed graduates

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9. They are more likely to be insomniacs

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10. Easily embarrassed? Could be because you’re a leftie

Lefties tend to feel more inhibited, shy, and embarrassed than their right-handed counterparts.
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11. Lefties are more easily pissed off

The brains of left-handers process emotions differently.
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12. They reach sexual maturity later than righties

According to a study, lefties reach puberty 4 to 5 months after righties.
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13.  Lefties can clearly see the world underwater

Don’t try this at home.
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14. Lefties seem to be overrepresented among genii. Considering that Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Benjamin Franklin were all lefties, it is hard to disagree with history

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15. Left-handers have an advantage in competitive sports

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16. They have their own day. Mark your calendar — August 13 is the International Left-Hander’s Day

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Looks like the left hand has the upper hand after all.

Share it with your left-handed friends and family members and spread some smiles.

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