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Will someone born before 2001 live to be 150?

28%chance

The community sees this as a toss-up.

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Authors:
Anthony
Opened:Oct 18, 2016
Closes:Jan 1, 2151
Scheduled resolution:Jan 3, 2151
Spot Scoring Time:Oct 19, 2016
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