We live in a world that’s dominated by right handed people. Lefties struggle in a world that isn’t as compatible with them, because they are the minority. In school they have to use unsupportive desks, cut with bad scissors, and deal with ink smudged all over the side of their hand. However, there are still many surprising advantages of being left hand dominant.

1. Better at multitasking

Many lefties are also able to use their right hand to complete many tasks, making it easy to use both hands at once.

2. Choose their seat at the table

Lefties must sit in a place where they won’t be bumping elbows with their neighbors the entire meal.

3. Type faster

Over 3400 words can be typed with solely the left hand as opposed to the 450 words that can be typed with the right.

4. Advantage in sports

In many sports, having a left hand opponent will throw off another player.

5. Make more money

Left handed college graduates make 26% more than their right handed counterparts.

6. Are born leaders

Four of the seven most recent presidents have been lefties.

7. Learn to drive better

Lefties are 10% more likely to pass the driving test, making you a safer and better driver.

8. Have an international holiday

August 13th is designated left-handed day, giving you a day to celebrate their uniqueness!

9. It's cool

Only 10% of the world’s population is left handed, which makes you special!