How Humans Became (Mostly) Right-Handed

No other placental mammal that we know of prefers one side of the body so consistently, not even our closest primate relatives. But being right-handed may have deep evolutionary roots in our lineage. And yet, being a leftie does seem to come with some unexpected advantages. WilCatRhClPPh33, Mark...

10 min - Dinosaurs & Prehistory - PBS Eons

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