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Historical Human Lifespan (Much Shorter)
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A common belief that humans in historical or ancient times rarely lived past a very young age, suggesting extremely short lifespans.
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What People Remember
Many remember a historical narrative where humans almost never lived beyond their 30s or 40s in ancient times.
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What's Actually True
While *average* lifespan was much lower due to high infant mortality and disease, individuals who survived childhood often lived well into their 60s, 70s, and beyond, even in ancient societies.
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#lifespan#history#age#mortality#health
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