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World Oldest Person : 115th Birthday Celebration

June 30th, 2005
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As per a yahoo news report (Reuters), the world’s oldest person celebrated her 115th birthday. Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper, a former needlework teacher, was born in 1890.

“…Hennie is also older than the Guinness World Records holder for the oldest man living, which makes her the oldest person in the world,” said Guinness World Records book editor Craig Glenday.”

The world’s oldest living man on record, Emiliano Mercado Del Toro, lives in Puerto Rico. He was born on August 21, 1891.

The record for the longest life is held by 122-year-old French woman Jeanne-Louise Calment who died in 1997, according to Guinness World Records.

… and you are still wondering about the secrets of a long and healthy life? Benjamin Disraeli once said that “Life is too short to be little.” So true!

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