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Humans prefer to walk anticlockwise, scientists find – but reason is unclear (opens in new tab)

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smithsonianmag.com·

Researchers Accidentally Discover That Humans Prefer to Turn Counterclockwise. But They Still Have No Idea Why

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Researchers find humans often veer left while walking

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videnskab.dk·

Mennesker verden over foretrækker at gå mod uret – men årsagen kendes ikke

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habr.com·

Учёные выяснили, что люди склонны ходить против часовой стрелки, но не знают почему

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