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Letters by Burk

Middle Age Isn’t 50, It’s 38.75

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Burk
Jan 08, 2025
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That dude above is clearly mocking you ⬆️

When you think of middle age, what comes to mind?

A snazzy red convertible? A questionable leather jacket? Or maybe a sudden obsession with running marathons?

In our minds, the default “middle-age” is 50. We just love 100, for some reason.

But, plot twist: The average lifespan in the USA is 77.5 years, so middle …

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