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Why do we veer to the left when we walk?

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Researchers in Spain stumbled on the odd phenomenon. They tried to find a simple reason for why most of us turn counterclockwise when walking. Five years later, they're still looking for an explanation, but they think it may be innate.

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Why do we veer to the left when we walk?

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