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# most countries
drive on the left don't they?
(, Thu 6 Oct 2005, 17:08, archived)
# I don't think so
at least not most people (?)
(, Thu 6 Oct 2005, 17:11, archived)
# Well the only
reason they don't is because Napoleon was left-handed.

Prior to the French Revolution, left was (and is still) the practical side to walk/ride your horse as it leaves your right (sword arm) towards the middle of the road.
(, Thu 6 Oct 2005, 17:15, archived)
# Ah, I wasn't aware of that ;)
/is left handed
(, Thu 6 Oct 2005, 17:16, archived)
# Only England and Japan as far as I know...
Anyone?
(, Thu 6 Oct 2005, 18:48, archived)