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What is the longest verified human lifespan on record?
What is the longest verified human lifespan on record?
- 118 years and 301 days
- 125 years and 185 days
- 122 years and 164 days (correct)
- 115 years and 210 days
What is the most likely reason for the predominance of women in combined records of oldest people?
What is the most likely reason for the predominance of women in combined records of oldest people?
- Women are genetically predisposed to longevity
- Women have better healthcare access
- Women have a higher life expectancy than men (correct)
- Women have stronger immune systems
Who is the oldest living person in the world with validated age?
Who is the oldest living person in the world with validated age?
- Maria Branyas of Spain (correct)
- Juan Vicente Pérez of Venezuela
- Jiroemon Kimura of Japan
- Jean-Marie Robine of France
Which organization authenticated Jeanne Calment's claim of longevity?
Which organization authenticated Jeanne Calment's claim of longevity?
Who is considered the longest-lived man on record?
Who is considered the longest-lived man on record?
What was the initial impact of the September 11 attacks?
What was the initial impact of the September 11 attacks?
Where were the hijackers aiming the next two flights after hitting the Twin Towers?
Where were the hijackers aiming the next two flights after hitting the Twin Towers?
What was the significance of the third flight, American Airlines Flight 77?
What was the significance of the third flight, American Airlines Flight 77?
What led to the collapse of the 110-story skyscrapers in the World Trade Center complex?
What led to the collapse of the 110-story skyscrapers in the World Trade Center complex?
How many people were killed in the September 11 attacks?
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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