With this news, let’s give a nod to the world’s oldest man

November 27, 2024

With this news, let’s give a nod to the world’s oldest man: John Tinniswood died this week at the age of 112. John said there wasn’t any secret to his record-breaking longevity, describing it as “pure luck.” He added, “If you drink too much or you eat too much or you walk too much — if you do too much of anything — you’re going to suffer eventually.” I agree. RIP, John.

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1,000-plus

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56% fewer

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3.5 days

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$3 million in prizes

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40 years ago

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