17 Things You Didn’t Know About Left-Handed People

Here are some fun and fascinating facts that you might not know about being left-handed — even if you were born a southpaw yourself.

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HEALTH BENEFITS FOR LEFTIES

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PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE

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LIFESPANS FOR LEFTIES

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LEFTIES ‘DO IT’ BETTER

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