Dude who spends millions to live forever is stopped by bomb squad at LAX
TSA CHECK
Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old biohacker and longevity entrepreneur, faced a dramatic encounter with authorities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) due to the unusual contents of his suitcase. Known for his "Don't Die" philosophy and extreme efforts to extend human life beyond 120 years, Johnson follows a strict vegan diet and regimen costing millions annually. This includes a variety of powders, purees, butters from his company Blueprint, and 40 daily supplements—all legal but unconventional. On February 24, 2025, as he prepared to travel to New Zealand, these items triggered a massive security response at LAX. The bomb squad, multiple executives, and sniffer dogs were deployed to investigate what appeared to be suspicious powders in his carry-on luggage.
Johnson, who maintains the physique of a man in his 30s through meticulous health practices, explained to DailyMail.com that he carries his own food to adhere to his diet across time zones, given his belief that most available food is "pretty toxic." The incident taught him a valuable lesson: such powders should be checked rather than carried on, as they raise red flags with airport security. Beyond diet, his longevity quest involves extensive medical testing—MRIs, CT scans, blood tests, and even tracking nighttime erections—along with unconventional treatments like blood transfusions from his son, penile shock therapy, and experimental gene therapy.
LIVE FOREVER?
Despite the airport ordeal, Johnson remains committed to his mission, emphasizing the importance of sleep and nutrition in defying aging. He noted a societal shift where good sleep is now valued over the past "badge of honor" of skipping it, crediting his efforts with advancing this perspective. While his methods spark debate, Johnson's suitcase saga underscores the lengths he’ll go to—and the scrutiny he faces—in his pursuit of eternal youth.
The record for the oldest living person whose age has been validated, as of February 24, 2025, is currently held by Inah Canabarro Lucas of Brazil. She was born on June 8, 1908, making her 116 years and 261 days old today. This is based on verification by organizations like the Gerontology Research Group and Guinness World Records, which track such claims with rigorous documentation.
The oldest person ever recorded in history, that title goes to Jeanne Calment of France. She lived from February 21, 1875, to August 4, 1997, reaching an astonishing 122 years and 164 days. Her age was meticulously documented, and she remains the only person confirmed to have surpassed 120 years.
For context, the oldest living man today is João Marinho Neto, also from Brazil, born October 5, 1912, making him 112 years and 142 days old. Historically, the oldest man ever was Jiroemon Kimura of Japan, who lived to 116 years and 54 days, passing away in 2013.
