August 13~Left Hander's Day Traditional Geocache
August 13~Left Hander's Day
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Left Hander's Day When: Always on August 13th If you are a Leftie,
Then Left Handers Day is just for you! Left Handers, also commonly
referred to as Southpaws, are the brunt of more than their share of
jokes all year long. How do I know? Yup, you guessed it! It ain't
easy being a leftie. But those of us who are, would have it no
other way. Lefties are proud of it. The world is built for right
handers. Examples are everywhere. For example: In school, have you
ever seen a left handed desk? They don't exist. Many left handed
items cost more. Novelty coffee mugs are made with the picture or
text for a right handed pick-up. Scissors for for right handers.
Only a lefty would understand this. The computer mouse you are
using as you read this is designed for right handers. Did you Know?
Right handed people operate in the left side of the brain. Left
handed people use the right side. Therefore, only left handed
people are in their right mind. Left Hander's certainly earned the
right to have a day dedicated to them. And, August 13th is that
day. So take a minute to appreciate your left handed friends and
loved ones. Don't forget to send them a Left Handed Day Ecard to
show your respect. Remember today and every day: "Lefties have
rights!" As lefthanders, we never do anything right....kewl! Left
Handed Facts and Trivia: Sinistrophobia is the fear of
left-handedness or things on the left side. While many people are
left handed, very few are 100% left handed. For example, many Left
handers golf and bat right handed. On the other hand, there is a
high percentage of righties who are 100% right-handed. Lefties are
also called "southpaws". The term was coined in baseball to
describe a left handed pitcher. Tuesdays are Lefties luck day. Only
about 10% of the population is left handed. During the 1600's
people, thought left handers were witches and warlocks.
International Left Hander's Day was first celebrated on August 13,
1976. It was started by Lefthander's International. They say
everyone was born right handed, and only the greatest overcome it.
(he,he,he) It is believed that all polar bears are left handed.
Also see Polar Bear Day. There is a rumor that octopuses have but
one right hand. Scientists are diligently studying this issue.
Think about it: Everyone is a Left Hander in Left Hand, West
Virginia. Lefthander's Slogan: "Everyone is born right-handed. Only
the greatest overcome it". ...Brilliant Author unknown
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