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Do we vote solely on the basis of our political views? An international study explores the connection between being left-handed and voting for left-wing parties. Thibaud Moritz/AFP

Left‑handed people tend to be left‑leaning voters

A study across 18 western countries has found that left-handed people sit on the left of the political spectrum and the data suggests it has more to do with identity than biology.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, centre, scores his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

World Cup: why are left‑footers like Messi so valuable in soccer?

Selectors look not just for fitness, movement and cognitive skills, but also for left-footedness – this trait has enormous strategic value on the pitch.

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