- National Left-Handers Day
Here are some fun facts about lefties:
- 15 percent of the population is left-handed.
- 4 of our last 6 presidents were left-handed: Obama, Clinton, Bush Sr., and Reagan were all lefties.
- 50 percent of dogs are left pawed: Research has found that half of dogs favor their left paw over their right.
- Lefties are thought to be more creative: While there’s no scientific proof, many left-handed people follow careers in the arts.
- It’s not genetic … at least not entirely: Scientists think that your dominant hand is completely random because studies have shown that many twins have opposite handedness.
- Mothers over 40 are more likely to have left-handed babies: A study found that babies of moms over 40 are twice as likely to be lefties.
- Lefties like to drink more than righties: Cheers to the left-handed, because according to an international survey, they drink more than their right-handed peers.
- Left-handed people make better athletes: It has everything to do with right-handed people being unable to effectively react and anticipate your movements.
- Most left-handed people learn to be ambidextrous: Not because they want to, but because they have to. It’s a right-handed world. (Good Housekeeping)
Looking for love this summer? Summer isn’t over yet – and if you haven’t met that special summer someone, you may need to head to the shore – the Jersey Shore, that is. According to data from Tinder, Seaside Heights, New Jersey – the setting of MTV's Jersey Shore – is the number one place for singles to make a match this summer. Other top right swipe summer hotspots: Newport, Rhode Island; Nantucket, Massachusetts; Ocean City, Maryland; Outer Banks, North Carolina; Coronado, California; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Gulf Shores, Alabama. (Moneyish)
Text Perfect … Apparently couples that text together, stay together. New research has found that having the same texting habits as your significant other can increase your happiness with each other. Basically, if you both text a lot (or a little), you are happier in your relationship than if one texts a lot and the other doesn’t. (Moneyish)
Are you a proud cat lady? Then do we have a dream job for you! God's Little People Cat Rescue, located on the beautiful Greek island of Syros, is looking for a new caretaker. It’s a long-term, part-time job that involves looking after 55 cats. There’s also free lodging and amazing views of the Aegean Sea. Did we mention you’d be living in Greece?! Interested? Send your info to joanbowell@yahoo.com right away – the job starts in November. (Cosmo)