Weird wiring

At the beginning of the pandemic lockdown, my friend Betsy started sending weekly messages to friends as a way for us to stay connected. Two years later, she’s still at it. The messages include TV and book recommendations, beautiful photos, cartoons, and other interesting tidbits. Here’s something she sent recently that is a read head scratcher. I’d seen this years ago but had forgotten about it. It’s something you must try!

1. While sitting in a chair, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
2.  Now, while doing this, draw the number ‘6’ in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction!

 Here's an explanation from the Internet: "The left side of the brain cannot manage two opposite movements in the same moment, so the brain combines the movement to a similar motion. When you switch to the left foot, there is no problem because the right side of the brain controls your foot movement, while the left side can focus on drawing the number 6."

Makes you wonder how someone came up with this.

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