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June 12, 2026 at 04:30 PM
Researchers Accidentally Discover That Humans Prefer to Turn Counterclockwise. But They Still Have No Idea Why
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers accidentally discovered that humans universally prefer to turn counterclockwise, a curious finding that transcends cultural and individual differences.
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