by Jimmy Lindberg | Feb 12, 2025 | Case Study, In Depth
One of the more fascinating longevity claims is the one about Monroe Rutty, who died in Michigan 0n 30 May 1971 at the supposed age of 111. A male claim to 111 in the 1970s is not totally impossible but it’s unlikely to be accurate as very few male...
by Jimmy Lindberg | Oct 21, 2024 | Analysis, In Depth
Being a fan of supercentenarians, I regularly go “hunting” for birthday reports about people celebrating their 110th, 111th etc. birthday to identify potentially new supercentenarians that we don’t know about. Our research and understanding of...
by Jimmy Lindberg | Feb 16, 2024 | Analysis, In Depth
Introduction Humankind has always had a great fascination with individuals that are outliers in various aspects of life. Be it the fastest 100 meters sprinter or the tallest person ever. Individuals with such attributes often warrant interest and respect from their...