If we were to identify one common wish that unites humanity, it's probably the desire to live as long as possible. A long, healthy and happy life has been one of man's major pursuits since the dawn of history.
The ancient Egyptians relied on magic spells and strange herbal mixtures thought to prolong life and even achieve immortality. Ancient explorers went on perilous quests in hopes of finding the
mythical "fountain of youth". Alchemists through the ages experimented with a range of substances to create the elixir of life.
Some of these substances were actually highly toxic! Many more myths have continued to abound and even today are believed by some people in our modern culture. One such myth is
drinking powdered gold. Interestingly, another myth is that early retirement promotes longevity (this could make sense but sadly there's no evidence to back it up!).
