How do you draw a circle? We analyzed 100,000 drawings to show how culture shapes our instincts
Let's do a quick exercise. Are you ready? Draw a circle in the box below. Don't think too hard! Did you start at the top or bottom? Clockwise or counterclockwise? New data show that the way you draw a circle holds clues about where you come from.
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