What do Jimi Hendrix, Barack Obama and Adam Gilchrist all have in common?
They are among the 10% of humans world-wide who are left-handed.
The preference of one hand over another is thought to be determined by a combination of genes (25 per cent), and environmental factors such as training.
Here are some other facts about left-handedness, of which you may be unaware -
Left-handedness is twice as common in twins as in the general population.
The scout handshake is traditionally left-handed.
IQ's above 140 are more common in left-handers.
Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton were all left-handers.
Male cats tend to be left-pawed; females favour their right.
Men are twice as likely as women to be left-handed.
90% of babies favour the right thumb in the womb.
Male cats tend to be left-pawed; females favour their right.
Men are twice as likely as women to be left-handed.
90% of babies favour the right thumb in the womb.
So, here's to our left-handers in the Rotary Club of Moe!
(We'll be watching carefully which hand picks up your money when you're fined at our next "home club" meeting.
(We'll be watching carefully which hand picks up your money when you're fined at our next "home club" meeting.