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It got a ton of Oscar nominations, and many wins, and over its lifespan, it has made a lot of money.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Other research is exploring whether multivitamins may affect markers of biological ageing, but it remains unclear whether this translates into better health, independence or lifespan.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

A female screwworm fly can lay 200 to 300 eggs at a time and may lay up to 3,000 eggs during her 10 to 30-day lifespan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The National Institutes of Health notes that “evolutionary theories of aging predict a trade-off between fertility and lifespan, where increased lifespan comes at the cost of reduced fertility.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“Yes, I think I would. He’s thirty-three. His lifespan is long over.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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