Forbes
In 1992, the University of Michigan asked 26,000 Americans 50 years of age and older how long they thought they’d live. The results, 25 years later, are in, and they’re staggering. When first asked, 7% of participants said they had zero chance of making it to 75. But despite their pessimism, 49.2% did just that. Of the folks who gave themselves a 50/50 shot, 75% went on to do so. Now might be a good time to rethink your expectation of how long you’ll live—because you’ll likely be around a lot longer.