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What Era is a 58-Year-Old? Exploring the Lived Experience of Generation Jones

According to Beresford Research, which defines Generation X as born between 1965 and 1980, a person who is 58 years old in 2025 falls within this cohort. While many demographers place a 58-year-old in Gen X, their experiences often bridge the gap between the end of the Baby Boomer generation and the start of Gen X, a transitional phase sometimes called 'Generation Jones'. This unique positioning means their formative years were shaped by a specific mix of events that differentiate them from both older Boomers and younger Gen Xers.

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How many letters did Queen Elizabeth send to 100 year olds?

Over her remarkable 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II sent approximately 307,000 congratulatory messages to subjects celebrating their 100th birthday in the United Kingdom. This figure highlights the dramatic increase in centenarians since the start of her rule, showcasing the growth of this cherished royal tradition.

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Did anyone live to 100 in the Middle Ages? The truth about medieval longevity

Despite the common belief that no one lived past 30, it is a myth that people in the Middle Ages were uniformly short-lived, with some well-documented individuals approaching or even possibly reaching 100 years of age. While the average life expectancy was low due to high infant mortality and disease, a person who survived childhood had a far greater chance of a longer life than modern statistics suggest.

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