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International Left-Handers' Day

10% of the world's population suffer discrimination everyday.

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Today, August 13th, is a special day when lefty's can get back at all their right handed family, friends, and colleagues by designating their personal space as a "LEFTY ZONE". 

They make up 7 to 10% of the world's population, and are forces to use right handed tools and products.

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This day was created to end the discrimination.  

Believe it or not...this is the 23rd annual celebration which was first celebrated in 1976. So re-arrange something in your house today and celebrate!

Some Famous Lefty's

US Presidents: Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama.

Other notables: Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, Jimi Hendrix, Martina McBride, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Seal, Paul Simon, Tim Allen, Dan Aykroyd, Whoopi Goldberg just to name a few.

Noteable Local 4 Leftys: Rhonda Walker, Guy Gordon, and Devin Scillian.


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Sheree is a segment producer who joined Local 4 in June 1997. She has a Bachelor's degree in Media Technology from Sienna Heights.

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