Random Longevity Facts

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    A tortoise named Adwaita lived to 255 years old. To put it into perspective, he was born before the United States of America existed and his death was announced on CNN (1750-2006).
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    The lifespan of mammals is about 1 and a half billion heartbeats.
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    Men who kiss their wives in the morning live five years longer than those who don't.
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    Laron Syndrome
    Laron Syndrome
    There is a genetic disease called Laron syndrome that results in short stature, longer life expectancy, and near immunity to cancer and diabetes - amongst other things.
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    Shorter Men Live Longer Lives
    A study conducted by the University of Hawaii revealed that shorter men live longer lives.
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    The oldest known animal in the world was 'Ming' the 405 year old clam, discovered in 2007.
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    Born in 1800s
    Born in 1800s
    There are still 5 people living who were born in the 1800s - and they're all women.
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    According to official documents, Luo Meizhen was born in 1885, which would make her 127 years old when she died in 2013 and the oldest person ever to have lived.
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