Blue zones are regions with exceptionally long lives beyond 80. Named after scientists using blue pen on maps. Examples include Okinawa, Sardinia, Costa Rica, and Icaria
Born in Arles in 1875, Jeanne Calment lived with her wealthy parents until age 90. Married her second cousin Fernand in 1896, who died in 1942. Had only daughter Yvonne, who died in 1934, and son Frédéric
Okinawa is Japan's fifth largest island, 106 km long and 11 km wide. Total population is 1,384,762, with 800,000 in Naha area. Island has humid subtropical climate with 476 km coastline
Hummingbirds are small, flight-capable birds native to Americas. Family Trochilidae contains approximately 366 species. World's smallest bird is bee hummingbird at 5 cm length. Males have widest plumage color diversity among birds
Colestein Veglin claimed to be 615 years old in 1876 New York Times article. Born between 1259 and 1261, lived in William Street, New York. Had six wives and seven children
The standard birthday wish is "生日快乐" (shēngrì kuàilè), meaning "birthday happy". Formal wishes use "祝你" (zhù nǐ) and can be made more respectful with "您". Common replies include "谢谢" (xièxiè) for thanking