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Klorox

05-21-2007 03:14 PM

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Bad habits key to man's longevity

(China Daily)
Updated: 2007-05-21 14:52

Zhang Shuqing, a centenarian in Pixian, Sichuan, has his own secret for long life - smoking every day and drinking liquor after every meal.

Zhang, whose daughter died eight years ago, turned 100 on May 7. He lives with his nephew Zhang Chenggui.

Zhang senior said he started smoking and drinking strong liquor when he was in his early 20s. Since then, he has smoked every day and taken a drink with every meal.

According to his grandson Xu, Zhang has consumed 15 tons of liquor and more than a ton of tobacco in his lifetime.

Zhang, who is in good health, has a huge appetite, with a standard meal comprising two chicken legs, a bowl of steamed pork fat and glutinous rice, vegetables and fruit. And he eats the lot in less than 20 minutes.

(Tianfu Morning Po)

Bozos of Bones

05-21-2007 04:05 PM

Since when is liqour measured in kilograms and tonnes? And how can you not die from 15233 different things if you drink half a kilogram of liqour a day?

Firestormalpha

05-21-2007 05:11 PM

Well, I suppose if you drink enough and smoke enough you could theoretically cure yourself like a good tough leather, or beef jerky, stuffs good almost forever.

Illumina Drathiran'ar

05-21-2007 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by Bozos of Bones:
Since when is liqour measured in kilograms and tonnes? And how can you not die from 15233 different things if you drink half a kilogram of liqour a day?

Because alcohol kills germs, silly.

VulcanRider

05-22-2007 09:54 AM

steamed pork fat? I'm not sure I'd want to live that long if I ate that every day...

Lord Michael

05-23-2007 12:39 AM

Boy, Klorox, you are just a fountain of information.
I always knew moderation is the key with anything....now if I could learn to practice it!

Bithron

05-23-2007 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by Illumina Drathiran'ar:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Bozos of Bones:
Since when is liqour measured in kilograms and tonnes? And how can you not die from 15233 different things if you drink half a kilogram of liqour a day?

Because alcohol kills germs, silly. </font>[/QUOTE]Really? Huh... Maybe I should start drinking more...

Dundee Slaytern

05-23-2007 12:42 PM

"That which does not kill you, makes you stronger."

That said, not many can adhere to the above adage in the first place. :D That ancient grandpa is probably one of a kind.

Heh.

[ 05-23-2007, 12:44 PM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]

Ladyzekke

05-23-2007 02:02 PM

He's probably got one or more of those longevity genes. Scientists have been studying the genes of people who live extra long lives than what is the norm. If I recall correctly, they have already isolated 2 of them. So I wouldn't take this grandpa's advice because he's one of the lucky ones that can get away with such a diet. That's my guess anyway! :D

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