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Interesting comments!
keep them rolling guys

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1. If you can write equally well with, either hand, then you are the one percent!
Even among the small population of ‘multi-handed’ individuals, very few experience equal ease and skill
with both hands. In comparison, around 10% of people are lefties.

2. Right-, left, and mixed-handedness aren’t sufficient to define the preferences of most people, according to experts. Most people experience some level of cross-dominance — favoring one hand for certain tasks, even if it’s the non- dominant one — and among the group of people who use both hands, there are even finer
distinctions. 'Ambidextral' refers to those who can use both hands as well as a right-hander’s right hand (so, really well), and ambisinistral can be used to
describe people who use both hands as well as a right-hander’s left hand (that is, somewhat clumsily).

3. Unlike righties, who show strong left brain dominance, the hemispheres of ambidextrous and left-handed people’s brains are almost symmetric...

4. ... as is the typical brain of a person with synesthesia, or “mixed senses,” who experiences cross-sensory perception.
Among synesthetes, the instance of ambidexterity
(and left-handedness) is much higher than in the general
population.

5. The ambidextrous are more likely to possess the LRRTM1 gene (on chromosome 2), which is linked to schizophrenia. Studies reveal that people with
schizophrenia are significantly more likely to be ambidextrous or left-handed than people who are not schizophrenic.

6. Another study, conducted through the BBC Science website, shows that of the one percent of 255,000 respondents who indicated equal ease writing with both hands, 9.2% of men and 15.6% of women reported
being bisexual. In the same study, 4% of right-handed and 4.5% of left-handed men, and 6.2% of right-handed and 6.3% of left-handed women said they’re attracted to both sexes.

7. People who identify as ‘either-handed’ score slightly lower overall in general intelligence testing , and most
often those scores are lower in arithmetic, memory and reasoning...

8. ... except when they aren’t. A study of 8000 children ages 7 and 8 shows that the 87 mixed-handed students had more pronounced difficulties in
language skills, and at ages 15 and 16, the same students showed a higher risk of ADHD symptoms and performed academically under both right- and left-handed students from the same sample.

9. Ambis can be quick to anger, according to a study from Merrimack College, which suggests a higher interlinking of brain hemispheres found in ambidextrous and lefties.
A follow-up study found that the increased hemisphere
connections correlate to increased awkwardness, clumsiness and moodiness.

10. But inconsistent-handers can also be easier to sway emotionally.
Montclair State University tested a group of right- left and either-handers for emotional stability. Their findings
report that of the group, righties were hardest to coerce, and ambis were most likely to report a change in mood based on their surroundings, directed thought, and music.

11. It’s not all bad news for the handedness-ambivalent, though. Being able to use both hands with (almost) equal ease can really pay off, especially in
sports, arts and music.
Some reportedly cross-dominant celebrities and historic figures include Leonardo da Vinci, Pete Rose, Richard Feynmen, pitcher Greg A. Harris, Michelle Kwan, Shigeru Miyamoto, Paul McCartney, Benjamin Franklin, Harry Truman, etc.

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So over to you Nairalanders, how many ambidextrous people do we have here? I know some are naturally, while for others it was 'picked up' intentionally at some point lol.
How do you feel being able to write with both hands? Keep the comments rolling!

iceberylin:
Incase

incase of wetin
if i hear!

Opiosko:
Mama Bisi why can't u be truthful and appreciate others once in ur life? Hian! Few months back koor few yrs front ni. Op thank u for teaching her some Aje butter ish...

shutup jorr, i created a similar thread, with same picture earlier in the year(before the nairaland tsunami), and it even made frontpage. Probably that's when a lot of nl'ers got to know... What is your own sef? Medunah & sammoe don't mind baba bisi jare

gbaskiboy:
is that your own contribution?

huh Smh.


Yea.

Missmossy:
Don't mention dear,weekend was great indeed

Ow you doing

same here oh
I'm cool, jez chilling after a hoot day!

MarthaK:

Kachisbarbie:
Lol...very nice one.
Unfortunately I have never been at/in an airport.
...bc I fly...

I love your your use of pictures

Thanks dearie

Prisca pls we have to put our heads together and work on an article
-Types of people you meet in a Barbing / Hair-Dressing salon

...if you wanna be a co-author pls contact @prisca.

Hehehehe, okayy i'll be waiting for that o

priscaoge:
Hmmmmm ayaf tired oooo



^{[size=4pt]Just one more thread on "20 types of people u will see in a Public Toilet" and am done! [/size]}

Lmao ...
It's "Type of People" season on N.L, so xpect more of this trend o

Cont.

8. The smelly dude who you really hope isn’t assigned to the seat next to you.
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He will be assigned to the seat next to you – mark our words.
9. The sports team
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On their way to some super-awesome tournament across the country, this gaggle of teens is wearing uniforms and carrying backpacks with their team logo emblazoned across the backs.
10. The person who's unsure if food will ever be available again
[img]http://f0.thejournal.ie/media/2013/05/chewingif.gif[/img]
They basically buy out Hudson News and show up at the gate with every type of candy, chip, popcorn and nut mix that exists. Better safe than sorry…?
11. Dead or delayed?
https://cdn.rsvlts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/the-dilemma-of-having-to-sleep-at-the-airport-1.jpg
You’re not quite sure if the person slumped over on the chair at the gate is just waiting for a delayed flight (and taking a nap) or if this situation is much more dire.
12. The adorable elderly couple

https://www.sheckys.com/files/2014/03/happy-elderly-couple.jpg

They’re just on their way back home from visiting the grandkids. Leave ‘em alone.

13. The baby
[img]http://f1.thejournal.ie/media/2013/05/babycrying.gif[/img]
So cute, but so loud. The baby will inevitably scream his or her head off throughout the entire flight and convince you that you aren't meant to be a mother after all.

14. The conversationalist
https://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbqxko4J8B1qecvqs.gif
Just looking to make a new friend, the conversationalist will try to talk to anyone who accidentally makes eye contact with him. Pretend you didn’t see him and walk away. No new friends for you.

15. The celebrity
https://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxt5tjB9Tf1qd8nujo1_500.gif
Though this person probably isn’t even famous, she acts like she is. Wearing sunglasses through security, demanding special attention and asking someone else to carry her bags are classic signs that someone is a little too diva for her own good.
It takes all types, right? Airports are nothing if not full of diverse characters.!
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So this actually got me lol'ing! In addition to the list, there's the photo-freak, the first timer- who doesn't quite understand how an airport works, the giant backpack vagabond, the suitcase-struggler, etc. Add yours N'Lers!!!

Though we love to travel, the “getting there” process is often more of an adventure than the adventure itself. Take, for instance, the insane variety of people you see wandering the airport terminals. Every type of human from every walk of life finds him or herself lurking in an airport at some point in his or her life.
Here are the types of people you’re bound to see there every single time.
1. The self-important businessman
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Always in Business Class, this suit-clad man is usually yelling into his BlackBerry as the flight attendant tells everyone to turn off their phones. It generally appears as though the call the businessman is on is less important than the man letting everyone else know just how important he is.
2. The unaccompanied minor
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The coolest of kids are the ones who are allowed to fly alone. The unaccompanied minor is usually eating McDonald’s and playing games on his or her iPad.
3. The guy who's really,really late for his flight
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We're sorry that you can't manage your time, but it's super annoying that you think you can cut everyone else in line just because your flight takes off in 15 minutes.
4. The person who thinks he's still in bed
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Wearing pajamas to the airport is possibly the biggest flying faux pas. Everyone else managed to put clothes on this morning—why do you think you’re an exception?
5. The kid who doesn’t want to be there
https://i.imgur.com/fsz8eRM.gif
Usually aged between 4 and 12, this kid throws a temper tantrum while waiting in line at security, at the gate and during takeoff. If not screaming, this kid is generally so unimpressed with airport life that he or she just falls asleep.
6. The person who doesn’t realize his earphones aren’t plugged in
https://www.batesmeron.com/wp-content/uploads/cartoon_boy_headphones.gif
It’s really awesome that you have enough self-confidence to listen to A*Teens, but it’s awkward that you think you’re listening by yourself. We can all hear you.
7. The lady who's totally unprepared for security
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If you wear a belt, 40 pounds of jewelry, strappy heels and two jacketsandyou have two carry-ons, you're just making life really hard for yourself at security. This person takes approximately three decades to get her belongings into the conveyor belt… and then gets called back for forgetting to put her laptop in its own tray.

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Mickyboiz:
@stella i'm nt goin dere for Ghana admsn/ schooling , finland wants to use Ghana/ kenya for entrance exam and i tink Ghana is the closest , although there jst planing to bring the exam there ds year, dere main centre is kenya or do u kn how to gt to kenya ? Incase dey refuse to bring it to Ghana

Do you mean by road?

Hello missmossy, thanks for the mention! Hope your weekend was greattt

xxxtedyxxx:
SOd happens wen u allow ur fone to run out of battery. First time it happened to ma tecno P9..I was devastated, just had to google d issue and solve the prob. Goodluck

hey tedy the lady in your d.p looks familiar tho...

lol... Small boys,

K

the husband of the president

nice one donfamous! But nxt time try to do away with the blakberry fonts biko

itstpia1:
should nairaland be renamed lindaikejiland?


your opinions and votes plz.

abi o. honestly tpia, i'm tired. Linda ikeji this,linda ikeji that everywhere i go. I wondered if i was still on nairaland! I think seun is not telling us something...

linda ikeji this, linda ikeji that... Honestly, are u pple not tired Smh

@o.p I dey suspect you oo! Wetin you wan take am do sef?

ogaofficer:
capital NO Sir

Wow! Really? Okayy then...

macklef:
Its no 10. Hes his next door neighbour, so i believe they stay in d same house but diffrent flats.

Gbam. You took this right outta my mouth bro!
I think the answer is '10' as well

macklef:
Its no 10. Hes his next door neighbour, so i believe they stay in d same house but diffrent flats.

Gbam. You took this right outta my mouth bro!
Ithink the answer is '10' as well

I'm only here to read the comments

kellyJames5:
This is the definition of 'luxury'
Please I'm asking;can a citizen of any of these countries buy the same type of their 'state car' and permitted to drive it?

Hmmm same thought here...

Pls what is sagging

Pictures pls or.... adonbilivit

ok

k.

k

mstcheww