One of the many things that distinguish us from other primates, and all animals for that matter, is

One of the many things that distinguish us from other primates, and all animals for that matter, is a very marked preference for the use of one hand/limb over the other. While some other species show signs of individual preference, around 95% of humans are right-handed. 

But handedness goes beyond simply preferring one hand over another, and there is a very interesting story behind how we developed that trait. Check out PBS Eons’ episode on the subject to find out more.

Shown here is a right-handed Neanderthal craftsman using stone tools to butcher a carcass and clean the animal’s skin.

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