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The Myth of Who Lived for 256 Years?

While the story of a Chinese herbalist who lived for 256 years is a captivating tale of extreme longevity, modern gerontologists and historians widely consider these claims to be folklore. The remarkable story of Li Ching-Yuen, often cited when asking, 'Who lived for 256 years?', serves as a compelling starting point to explore the boundary between myth and verifiable human lifespan.