Was Jeanne Calment the Oldest Person Who Ever Lived—or a Fraud?

The New Yorker·Feb 10

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Jeanne Calment is reported to have been the oldest person to have ever lived, with some outlets highlighting her extraordinary life and interactions with notable figures. However, her record is being questioned, with accusations of fraud. The validity of her status as the oldest person is uncertain, with other individuals, such as Kane Tanaka, also being recognized for their advanced age.

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