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Has Anybody Ever Lived to be 130 Years Old? A Look at Extreme Human Longevity

The longest *verified* human lifespan is 122 years and 164 days, held by Jeanne Calment of France. This raises the question: Has anybody ever lived to be 130 years old? While no one has been officially confirmed to reach this milestone, the quest for extreme longevity is a profound area of scientific study.