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What is the longest verified human lifespan on record?
What is the most likely reason for the predominance of women in combined records of oldest people?
Who is the oldest living person in the world with validated age?
Which organization authenticated Jeanne Calment's claim of longevity?
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Who is considered the longest-lived man on record?
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What was the initial impact of the September 11 attacks?
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Where were the hijackers aiming the next two flights after hitting the Twin Towers?
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What was the significance of the third flight, American Airlines Flight 77?
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What led to the collapse of the 110-story skyscrapers in the World Trade Center complex?
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How many people were killed in the September 11 attacks?
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Study Notes
Longest Human Lifespan Records
- The longest verified human lifespan on record is held by Jeanne Calment, who lived for 122 years and 164 days.
- Women predominantly hold the combined records of oldest people, likely due to their higher life expectancy and better healthcare.
Jeanne Calment's Longevity
- Jeanne Calment's claim of longevity was authenticated by the Guinness World Records.
Oldest Living Person
- The oldest living person in the world with a validated age is not specified, as it changes over time.
Longest-Lived Man
- The longest-lived man on record is not specified, but would be verified by organizations like the Guinness World Records.
September 11 Attacks
- The initial impact of the September 11 attacks was the hijacking of four commercial airplanes, with two intentionally crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.
- The hijackers aimed the next two flights, United Airlines Flight 93 and American Airlines Flight 77, at the White House and the Pentagon, respectively.
- The significance of the third flight, American Airlines Flight 77, was that it crashed into the Pentagon, causing damage and loss of life.
- The 110-story skyscrapers in the World Trade Center complex collapsed due to the damage from the crash and resulting fires.
- A total of nearly 3,000 people were killed in the September 11 attacks.
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Test your knowledge about the oldest people in the world with this quiz. Learn about the verified longest documented human lifespans and the individuals validated by international longevity research bodies.
