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The Aging World

Fred Pearce prepares for it:

In 19 countries, from Singapore to Iceland, people have a life expectancy of about 80 years. Of all the people in human history who ever reached the age of 65, half are alive now.

Meanwhile, Bakadesuyo tries to determine how many people have lived on earth.

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Posted on Apr 12 2010 @ 7:56amAuthor Andrew SullivanCategories The Dish

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