122-Year-Old Woman Enjoyed Wine and Smoking Yet Lived a Long Life

In the annals of human history, few figures command as much scientific and cultural fascination as Jeanne Louise Calment. She is not merely a name in a record book; she is the gold standard for human longevity—the only person in history whose life has been verified to surpass the 122-year mark. Born on February 21, 1875, in the sun-drenched, Van Gogh-inspired landscapes of Arles, France, Calment’s life was an odyssey that spanned an incredible 122 years and 164 days. When she passed away on August 4, 1997, she left behind a legacy that continues to challenge …

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