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'''Humans''', or '''human beings''', are classified by biologists as '''''Homo sapiens''''', from the [[Latin]] ''homo'' meaning "man", and ''sapiens'' meaning "wise",<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=Homo+sapiens&searchmode=term Online Etymology Dictionary]</ref>.

'''Humans''', or '''Human beings''', are classified by biologists as '''''Homo Sapiens''''', from the [[Latin]] ''homo'' meaning "man", and ''sapiens'' meaning "wise",<ref>[http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=Homo+sapiens&searchmode=term Online Etymology Dictionary]</ref>.

Modern humans are more specifically classified as homo sapiens sapiens.

Modern Humans are more specifically classified as homo sapiens sapiens.

Humans inhabit every continent including [[Antarctica]], with a total population of over 6.5 billion as of 2007.

Humans inhabit every continent including [[Antarctica]], with a total population of over 6.5 billion as of 2007.

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.

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 authenticated in modern times was [[Jeanne Calment]] who lived to be 122.<ref>Guinness World Records 2006, p.20.</ref>

The oldest Human ever authenticated in modern times was [[Jeanne Calment]] who lived to be 122.<ref>Guinness World Records 2006, p.20.</ref>

== The Origins of Man according to Creationists ==

== The Origins of Man according to Creationists ==

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