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Humans in modern times have been known to live to ages of just over 100 years, although much greater ages have been recorded in the distant past.

Humans in modern times have been known to live to ages of just over 100 years, although much greater ages have been recorded in the distant past.

According to the [[Bible]], pre-[[great flood|flood]] people sometimes lived for over 900 years, although this was a a massive reduction on the intention that people would not die.

According to the [[Bible]], pre-[[great flood|flood]] people sometimes lived for over 900 years, although this was a a massive reduction on the intention that people would not die.

According to certain Creationist and Jewish views, God subsequently limited the lifespan of man to 120 years. ({{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=6|verses=3}} and the lifespan of [[Moses]] in {{Bible ref|book=Deuteronomy|chap=34|verses=7}}), although other creationists believe that the Genesis verse is not referring to an age limit for humans.

According to certain Creationist and Jewish views, God subsequently limited the lifespan of man to 120 years. ({{Bible ref|book=Genesis|chap=6|verses=3}} and the lifespan of [[Moses]] in {{Bible ref|book=Deuteronomy|chap=34|verses=7}}), although other creationists believe that Genesis 6:3 is not referring to an age limit for humans.

The oldest human ever documented in modern times was [[Jeanne Calment]] who lived to be 122.

The oldest human ever documented in modern times was [[Jeanne Calment]] who lived to be 122.