[Athena E.]

Fact of the Day: 1% of the world's population is ambidextrous​

Did you know that while most people favour one hand, a rare 1% of the population can use both hands equally well? This skill, known as ambidexterity, allows people to perform tasks effortlessly.

Source: Medical Centric / YouTube​

Are you part of this exclusive group? Let us know!

 

[STOKR]

I’d give my right arm to be ambidextrous

 

[Bullwinkle]

I am ambidextrous…..have been all my life!!
I write both left and right handed in cursive or print, use a knife and fork in either hand.
Can only use chopsticks in my left handthough!!

 

[Luckyus]

Does ninety nine, one hundred, change hands count?

 

[Benny's Light]

I had brain surgery years ago and unfortunately there was some nerve damage. At first they thought I would be a quadriplegic from the neck down. With extensive rehabilitation for twelve months I was able to walk again and have most of my mobility though I get tired more easily. My right side (the dominate side) is now not as strong as the left, so I have learned to use my left side more, meaning that I use both sides quite equally now, writing isn't as good though in the left. Last night I had to fix a kitchen cupboard and using the screw driver - all with my left had as it was easier for access. I am able to switch between the two. This has been out of necessity, but you learn to train your body. I feel very privileged to be able to be mobile at all.

 

[HelenB55]

Benny’s Light.
So sorry to hear that you suffered a stroke.
But on the other hand I am so happy for you that you have been able to overcome your tragedy & excel to the way you are today.

Keep smiling

 

[June E]

No not me I’m right handed ! Can’t even hear properly if I try to talk on the phone with my left ear has to be the right ! It’s always beeen this way

 

[Still Ebby]

I had brain surgery years ago and unfortunately there was some nerve damage. At first they thought I would be a quadriplegic from the neck down. With extensive rehabilitation for twelve months I was able to walk again and have most of my mobility though I get tired more easily. My right side (the dominate side) is now not as strong as the left, so I have learned to use my left side more, meaning that I use both sides quite equally now, writing isn't as good though in the left. Last night I had to fix a kitchen cupboard and using the screw driver - all with my left had as it was easier for access. I am able to switch between the two. This has been out of necessity, but you learn to train your body. I feel very privileged to be able to be mobile at all.

Glad to hear you are managing now. l had an accident years ago which left me partly paralysed and l know how hard it is to learn to sit up , move your arms, get your hands to work and walk so good for you for getting better.
As my right side is affected l had to learn to use my left hand which took about six months .

 

[Lynne]

Absolutely not - very right handed only. Wish I could use my left more.