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How did Jeanne Calment survive so long? Investigating the oldest person in history

Jeanne Calment, the French supercentenarian, famously lived to the verified age of 122 years and 164 days, a record that remains unbroken. A life filled with indulgence, including chocolate, wine, and cigarettes, left researchers puzzling over the extraordinary factors that contributed to her longevity. Her unique case forces a deeper look into the combination of genetics, lifestyle, and attitude that allowed her to defy conventional health wisdom and raises the question: how did Jeanne Calment survive so long?