Living a long life has always been a very popular goal for people. As we age, we hope to do so gracefully, and we want to stick around for as long as we possibly can.
According to the World Health Organization, 72 years of age is the average life expectancy at birth for the global population, as of 2016. However, there are many people who have defeated these odds, living long and healthy lives well beyond their 70s. Some have even aged well beyond 100 years old.
