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7 fact-checked facts about dexterity, hand skills and coordination, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Roughly what share of people are left-handed?

AnswerAbout 10%

Studies consistently put left-handers near 10%.

Which digit lets humans grip objects precisely because it is opposable?

AnswerThumb

The opposable thumb can touch the other fingertips.

Going deeper

What is the basic three-ball juggling pattern called?

AnswerCascade

The cascade is the first pattern most jugglers learn.

What is a pincer grasp?

AnswerHolding something between thumb and index finger

The pincer grasp is key for picking up small objects.

Ernő Rubik invented his famous cube puzzle in which year?

Answer1974

Rubik created the cube in 1974.

Expert level

How many bones are in the human hand, including the wrist?

Answer27

Each hand has 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges.

Rolling a coin across the knuckles is a classic exercise for which skill?

AnswerFinger dexterity

Coin rolls train finger control and coordination.

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