I have a report to do on ways people tried to live forever. can anyone help me find info for this.

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One thing people have done is look for the "Fountain of Youth."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_of_Youth
As with all Wikipedia search results, be sure to check out all the external links and further references at the bottom of each Wikipedia page.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortality

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/12/28/60minutes/main1168852.shtml

http://www.delcarsdungeon.com/mels/Highlander/immortality_myths.htm
Thank you for your help.