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Has anyone ever lived to be 300 years old? An Examination of Longevity

The longest documented human lifespan belongs to Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 122 years old. While historical and mythological claims of reaching ages like 300 abound, scientific evidence indicates that no human has ever lived to be 300 years old. This article separates fact from folklore to explore the real limits of human longevity.