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Oct 20, 2025

3 min

Exploring the Legend: Who Lived More Than 250 Years?

The oldest documented person in history, Jeanne Calment of France, lived to the confirmed age of 122, yet tales of individuals living more than 250 years persist across cultures. This discrepancy prompts a closer look at the difference between verified facts and intriguing longevity myths, shedding light on the science of healthy aging.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

Has anyone ever lived to be 128 years old? Exploring extreme longevity claims

The longest fully authenticated human lifespan on record belongs to Jeanne Calment of France, who died in 1997 at the age of 122 years and 164 days. Despite frequent reports and rumors of people living longer, no one has ever been scientifically verified to have lived to be 128 years old. The strict verification processes for extreme age claims often reveal discrepancies, misreported ages, or inadequate documentation.

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