The world’s most powerful autocrats met, and hot mics caught a moment wherein the rulers discussed the prospect of living to 150 years old, thanks to advancements in organ transplant technology.

Comforting.

China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un gathered for a Beijing military parade intended to be a celebration of World War II. Still, it looked more like an authoritarian scare tactic to show the world that they’re big, tough boys.

Caught in a hot-mic moment during the Bond villain summit, Xi, Putin, and Kim were recorded casually discussing longevity like podcasters about to do an ad for chewable erectile dysfunction tablets. Xi kicked things off by musing that “people in their 70s are still young.” He and Putin are both 72, and neither has picked a

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