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Exactly this. The "old" way of living, you were considered in your old age if you made it to your 40s.



When looking at historical life expectancies, a common mistake is to look from birth. High rates of infant mortality shift the average. The life expectancy from birth for a Roman was about 35 but take it from age 5 and it jumps up to 60-65.


today, kids think that being 30+ is old


That's not new but probably more jarring since adults are more childish than they used to be




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