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Lifespan

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  • Biology4 views

    Greenland Sharks Can Live For Over 500 Years, Making Them The Longest-Lived Vertebrates.

    Through radiocarbon dating of their eye lenses, scientists discovered these Arctic predators have an average lifespan of 272 years, with some individuals estimated to be 500 years old. They grow only about a centimeter per year, contributing to their longevity.

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    The Average Person Walks Enough To Circle The Earth Three Times In A Lifetime.

    Based on an average daily step count and a typical lifespan, the cumulative distance walked by an individual is astonishingly vast. This highlights the incredible endurance and daily activity of the human body over decades.

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