Nov 27 2021

Selects: Why Do Lefties Exist?

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For at least the last 200,000 years, between 10-15% of the human population are left-handed and this fact has utterly left science baffled. In searching to explain handedness, all sorts of contradictory evidence has emerged, creating a fascinating mystery. Learn all about it in this classic episode.

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In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating mystery of why lefties exist and why they make up such a small percentage of the population. They explore the weird history of left-handedness, from ancient linguistic bias against it to modern theories about brain wiring and genetics, while uncovering some surprising advantages lefties might have in everything from sports to processing information. The guys tackle contradictory scientific evidence, discuss forced right-handedness and its effects, and reveal some mind-bending facts about ambidexterity and the quirks of human brain lateralization.


Movies Discussed

Mr. Show with Bob and David
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
★ 7.6
"The Mr. Show character. Remember Titanico? David Cross in the hospital. — Referenced a sketch from the show to humorously illustrate the concept of rebuilding weak hands through training." — Chuck
Rocky
Rocky
1976 2h 0m
★ 7.8
"You're Rocky. Yeah. Rocky was left handed, apparently. — Mentioned as an example of a famous left-handed person who was successful despite the disadvantages faced by left-handers." — Josh
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
1989
★ 8.0
"That episode of The Simpsons where Ned Flanders opens the left orium — Referenced to illustrate the Latin word 'sinister' meaning left-handed, using the episode where Ned Flanders opens a store for left-handers." — Chuck

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