WE’RE LIVING IN A RIGHT-HANDED WORLD! 3 Facts About Left-Handers What do David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Lady Gaga, Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Paul McCartney, and Tom Cruise have in common? They are all left-handed! Did you know that only 10%–12% of the world is left-handed? We are truly living in a right-handed world! No wonder most of the desks in school, scissors, and notebooks always feel weird and uncomfortable for left-handed users — they weren’t meant for them! In honor of Aug. 13 being National Left-Handers Day, here are three fun facts about lefties you may not know!
Are lefties better drivers? According to a study from the Center for Handedness Research and The Zebra, left-handed people are better drivers. The researchers looked at driving habits and accident rates of 1,500 people over a 10-year period and discovered that lefties had fewer accidents. Additionally, AA Driving School conducted a poll and found that 57% of lefties passed their driving test the first time, and only 47% of righties passed on their first time. Almost 50% of cats are left-handed (or should we say left-pawed?). A study by the Animal Behavior Centre at Queen’s University in Belfast collected data from 44 cats — 20 females and 24 males. The researcher asked cat owners to observe which paw they use to groom themselves and swat at toys, note what side they tend to lie on, and more. Owners recorded their observations until the cat performed each behavior 50 times.
The study showed that 60%–70% of cats have a preferred paw or side they use for daily activities. Furthermore, female cats were more likely to use their right paw, and males would use their left paw. Are you left-handed? What has your experience been like as a lefty? Whether you’re a righty or a lefty, your friends at Medlin Law Firm hope you have a great month!
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE Left-handers have several nicknames! When you come across someone who is predominantly left-handed, we usually call them lefties. But there are other names for these folks. In Latin, left is translated as sinister. Ancient civilizations that spoke Latin said that left-handers were considered to be unlucky. In Australia, lefties are called Mollydooker, meaning clumsy or awkward. Today, if a baseball player or boxer is left-handed, they’re known as a southpaw.
Ingredients
• 1 16-oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained • 5 garlic cloves • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 2 tsp honey • 1 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 1/2 cup olive oil • 4 6-oz skin-on halibut fillets
Directions
1. In a food processor or blender, mix bell peppers, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl; whisk in oil. 2. Into a large plastic zipper bag, pour 1 cup of sauce; add halibut fillets and seal bag; turn to coat fillets. Let marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Reserve remaining sauce for serving. 3. Preheat a grill to medium-high (400–450 F). Remove halibut from marinade; scrape off excess. 4. On oiled grill grates, arrange fillets and grill, covered, until fish flakes easily, 4–5 minutes per side. 5. Transfer fillets to serving plates or a large platter. Drizzle with reserved sauce. Serve alongside preferred veggies and crusty bread.
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