Viggen Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 The fraction of left-handed people today is about the same as it was during the Ice Age, according to data from prehistoric handprints. They were found in caves painted during the Upper Palaeolithic period, between 30,000 and 10,000 years ago. Left-handedness may have conferred prehistoric man advantages, such as in combat, say the researchers. The research is published in the February issue of the journal Biology Letters. full article at the BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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