Scientists from Spain and Japan found an interesting thing about walking. Most people prefer turning anti-clockwise when they walk in a group. The scientists studied children and adults in different situations. They found that younger people showed this pattern more strongly.

The discovery happened during COVID-19 research about social distancing. Scientists watched videos of people walking and noticed that many people moved in the same direction.

The scientists still do not know why this happens. They think it may be connected to the body or the brain. In the future, they want to do more tests to learn the reason. Their research may help architects and engineers design safer stations, buildings and other busy public places for large crowds.