The quest for human longevity has been an ongoing pursuit for centuries, with countless individuals curious about the secret to living a long and healthy life. While many people may aspire to reach old age, few make it to the elite club of the world’s oldest people, travelers in time who have lived through a century or more of history.

Throughout history, there have been countless stories of people who have lived well beyond the average life expectancy, providing inspiration to us all. Many of the world’s oldest people have lived lives full of adventure, triumph, and even some tragedy.

One such person who stands out in this category is Jeanne Calment, who is widely acknowledged as the world’s oldest person ever. Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and lived for an incredible 122 years and 164 days before passing away in 1997. She was renowned for her sharp mind and was an accomplished artist, even learning to paint with her left hand after going blind in one eye.

Another person who made it deep into their golden years was Jiroemon Kimura, a Japanese citizen who held the record for being the oldest living person for a time. Kimura was born in 1897 and lived to be 116 years and 54 days old before passing away in 2013. Kimura was proud to have worked until the age of 90, crediting his longevity to eating healthy foods and being physically active regularly.

Another remarkable story of aging is held by Sarah Knauss, who was an American citizen born in Pennsylvania in 1880. Knauss lived for a remarkable 119 years before passing away in 1999, earning her a place in the record books as the third-oldest person ever. Throughout her long life, Knauss was able to see sixteen different presidents of the United States, from Theodore Roosevelt to Bill Clinton.

A notable centenarian who has lived to 100 years, and then some, is the English woman, Fauja Singh. Born in India in 1911, Singh moved to the UK in the 1960s and eventually took up running in his 80s. He became a competitive runner and has run several marathons since then, becoming the oldest person ever to run a marathon at the incredible age of 101 years old.

There is no denying that these stories of human longevity are truly awe-inspiring, but does science hold any answers for why some individuals can live such long and full lives? Many factors such as genetics, diet, lifestyle choices, and stress levels can all play a role in our health and longevity.

Some researchers have identified individual genes that appear to be associated with long life, such as the Foxo3 gene, which may affect the body’s ability to remove damaged cells, thus reducing inflammation and promoting longevity. Diet can also play a crucial role in living a long life, with some researchers suggesting that a plant-based diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits can have anti-inflammatory effects, thus promoting longevity.

There is no surefire way to live a long life, but what can be said for our world’s oldest people is that they have all lived lives that were unique, inspiring, and meaningful. From artists and runners to hard-working laborers and farmers, all of these individuals have shown that a long life can be achieved through hard work, perseverance and a dedication to health and wellbeing.

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