In 1890, nearly everyone died on the job, and if they lived long enough not to die on the job, the average age of retirement was 85. (Robert Fogel)

In 1890, nearly everyone died on the job, and if they lived long enough not to die on the job, the average age of retirement was 85.

Robert Fogel

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