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Yvon Drailline, Martinique’s Oldest Man, Dies at 107
Yvon Agnès Drailline, the oldest living man in Martinique, a French overseas territory, passed away on 7 February, at the age of 107 years, 14 days, according to France-Antilles Martinique....
Rosie Cook, Alabama’s Oldest Resident, Dies at 112
Rosie Cook, a resident of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away on 8 February, at the age of 112 years, 260 days, according to the Community Funeral Home. Cook was born in Alabama, on 24 May 1912. Her...
Stolen Valor – Allegedly Long-Lived Veterans
This year marks 80 years since World War II ended. Most veterans of this major war are now long gone and the ones who remain are now almost exclusively centenarians. In a little over a decade or so...
Emma Robinson, Alabama’s Oldest Resident, Turns 111
Emma Robinson, a resident of Goodwater, Alabama, is celebrating her 111th birthday today, according to the Anniston Star. Robinson was born in LaFayette, Chambers County, Alabama, USA, on 9 February...
Luciano Rodríguez, Uruguay’s Oldest Man, Dies at 107
Luciano Rodríguez González, the oldest (known) living man in Uruguay, passed away in Vichadero (Rivera Department) on 8 February, at the age of 107 years, 46 days, according to Radio Vichadero....
Blažena Strachotová, Czech Republic’s Oldest Person, Turns 108
Blažena Strachotová, the oldest living person in Czech Republic, is celebrating her 108th birthday today in České Budějovice, according to Českobudějovický deník. Strachotová was born Blažena...
Ohio Woman Emma Kmet Celebrates 110th Birthday
Emma Kmet, a resident of Strongsville, Ohio, celebrated her 110th birthday on 31 January, according to Cleveland.com. As of 8 February, he age is officially validated by LongeviQuest. Kmet was born...
A Union That Lasts A Lifetime
Most humans live between 75-90 years and get married in their 20s or 30s, meaning that it isn't uncommon for married couples to celebrate 40 or even 50 years of marriage. However, this does not...