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On an archeology project in Thailand, he discovered the bones and teeth of a child dating back to 700 A.D.

Warren Stortroen made a vow when he retired: No more working inside. After 38 years in the insurance biz, he was determined to focus his post-career life on learning, volunteering, and helping the planet. And when Stortroen makes a vow, well, he doesn’t fool around.

Since trading business suits for hiking boots in 1996, the one-time claims adjuster, now 86, has become the Cal Ripken of volunteers — an ironman superstar who rarely takes a break. Stortroen works

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