One of the longest-standing “gay restaurants” in New York City is closing its doors after 25 years. Elmo Restaurant, a legendary fixture in Chelsea, will serve its final meal on March 13, founder Bob Pontarelli said in a post on Instagram. The building that’s been home to Elmo for the past 25 years has been … Read more
Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant is about to serve its final meal. After 120 years on West 46th Street’s Restaurant Row, Barbetta will close its doors tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27. The decision to shutter the eatery, which is also the longest-running family-owned restaurant in the city, comes after the death of longtime owner Laura Maioglio. She … Read more
Did she combine all her nine lives in one? An aged cat named Flossie has just reached another major life milestone. The long-lived feline turned 30 on Dec. 29, extending her Guinness World Record run as the oldest living cat on Earth, the Express Tribune reported. “I knew from the start that Flossie was a … Read more
Betty Reid Soskin, famously the oldest park ranger in the United States when she retired in 2022 at the age of 100, died in Richmond, Calif. on Dec. 21. She was 104 years old. “This morning on the Winter Solstice, our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Reid Soskin, passed away peacefully … she led … Read more
She’s helping old souls tap into a new passion. Betty Markowitz has been teaching tap dance to senior citizens for more than two decades, and at the age of 96, she has no plans to slow down. On Wednesday night, the great-grandmother — who is New York City’s oldest known dance teacher — put on … Read more
Number of skyscrapers in Vermont? Zero point zero, those tall things are just mountains. Number of billboards? Also zero, those wooden things are trees. Tap water? Not here — that’s maple syrup oozing straight from the faucet, as nature intended. OK, maybe that last one’s a lie. Still, there’s no purer way to experience this … Read more
These longtime lovebirds are a rare breed. The newly crowned “oldest married couple” in the world is an adorable pair of former Big Apple centenarians who met during World War II — and now swear by the power of staying curious, having lunchtime beers and simply “loving each other.” With a combined age of 216 … Read more
Where’s the beef? The better question may be what’s in the beef. What’s believed to be the world’s oldest McDonald’s Quarter Pounder is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. Casey Dean and Eduards Nits purchased the Quarter Pounder — since dubbed the “Senior Burger” by its keepers — from a Golden Arches location in Australia … Read more
Something old, something new. Lucky Charlie is one of Brooklyn’s buzziest recent pizzeria openings — with an ancient secret to its sudden success. Abandoned, boarded up behind drywall in the basement for years and only recently rediscovered, the Bushwick restaurant’s massive coal oven dates all the way back to 1890 — even before near-ancient pizzerias like Lombardi’s, … Read more
The oldest and possibly “most haunted” hotel in Las Vegas is hosting a contest just in time for spooky season. Thrill-seekers up for the challenge will have the opportunity to apply to spend a weekend inside the El Cortez Hotel & Casino hunting down ghosts — in the hopes of winning a $5,000 prize. Only … Read more
At 117 years old, María Branyas was confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the world’s oldest living person — and researchers say her long life wasn’t just good luck. In a statement to Guinness, Branyas attributed her longevity to “order, tranquility, good connection with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets, lots … Read more
OREFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In a romance and adventure worthy of the big screen, a Pennsylvania couple is preserving the past and forging a future as the owners of the world’s oldest operating drive-in movie theater. Lauren McChesney got more than admission to a double feature when she handed her ticket to Matt McClanahan at … Read more
Katharine, the Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced. The royal, who was the oldest member of the Firm, was married to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent — who was the first cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth II. “It is with deep sorrow that Buckingham Palace … Read more
It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest continuously domesticated breed. According to a new study published in Science, Qimmit have been kept by Inuit populations in Greenland … Read more
Most people slow down with age, trading suits and deadlines for slippers and daytime TV. Not Dr. Howard Tucker. The Cleveland-born neurologist treated patients for nearly eight decades, earning the Guinness World Record title for oldest practicing doctor just before his 99th birthday. Now 102, Tucker may have hung up his white coat, but he … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Fresh from space, NASA’s oldest full-time astronaut said Monday that weightlessness made him feel decades younger, with everyday aches and pains vanishing. Don Pettit marked his 70th birthday on April 20 by plunging through the atmosphere in a Russian Soyuz capsule to wrap up a seven-month mission at the International Space Station. In his first public … Read more
The world’s oldest penguin has celebrated her 37th birthday with a cake made of fish and ice. Humboldt penguin Spneb has lived at Paradise Park zoo, in Hayle, Cornwall, since 1988. Marking the occasion on Wednesday, April 16, the park presented her with a birthday cake featuring her favorite fish – sprats – topped with … Read more
This is one swanky sláinte. Last month, Bushmills, the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, released its limited edition, 46-year-old whiskey — billed as the oldest Irish single-malt ever sold. The mahogany sipper, hailing from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, also sports one hefty price tag for New Yorkers not worried about the volatile market and hoping for … Read more
Out with the old, in with the new. One of Taco Bell’s oldest operating locations with an iconic facade is closing its doors. Taco Bell restaurant number 31, which stands for the fast-food chain‘s 31st location, off McDowell and Hayden roads in Scottsdale, Arizona, is shutting down sometime in the near future, FOX 10 Phoenix reports. … Read more
One small man broke one big record. Marcelino “Mashico” Abad Tolentino — who is just 4’3″ tall — is believed to be the world’s oldest person after he turned 125 on Saturday, April 5. Born in the remote Chaglla District in Peru, Tolentino’s government-issued photo ID lists his year of birth as 1900. Marcelino Abad … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and never felt at home in the new city, but I tried to make the best of it. We struggled financially the entire time because of … Read more
The oldest living Yankee is having a ball watching his team in the World Series. Art Schallock — a southpaw pitcher who replaced Mickey Mantle on the roster when he was called up to the big leagues in 1951 — predicts the Bombers will beat the hated Dodgers in six. “They just have to get … Read more
Archaeologists recently uncovered what they believe to be one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. The University of Münster announced the discovery of the fourth-century church in a press release on Oct. 11. The school, which is located in Germany, teamed up with archaeologists from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia to find the ancient … Read more
It’s aged — 3,600 years. Scientists have successfully pulled a DNA strand from what they believe to be the world’s oldest cheese, yanking it from Bronze Age mummies in a Chinese graveyard, circa 2,000 B.C. The dairy delight is kefir cheese — a modern-day cream cheese health substitute — and was found strangely smeared or … Read more
America’s oldest person turned 115 years old this week, and she offered a single tip on how to live a long, happy life: “Speak your mind and don’t hold your tongue.” Elizabeth Francis of Houston — who has lived through everything from World War I to the sinking of the Titanic — celebrated her birthday Thursday with … Read more
Age is just a number. Marissa Teijo, now 72, made history last month as the oldest woman to compete in Miss Texas USA at 71 years old. The timeless beauty competed against nearly 100 other women at the pageant — which came after the Miss Universe Organization removed contestant age limits for inclusivity. Marissa Teijo … Read more
The oldest known surviving picture story in the world has been found in a cave in Indonesia. The painting, which depicts three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig, was discovered in a limestone cave called Leang Karampuang on the island of Sulawesi, and is at least 51,200 years old, according to archaeologists. The international … Read more
She’s a timeless beauty. A 71-year-old Texas beauty queen proved that age is just a number after becoming the oldest woman to ever compete in the Miss Texas USA competition. “‘I am delighted to be a part of this incredible new experience as a contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant,” the age-defying contestant Marissa … Read more
This archeological finding redefines “full-bodied” wine. The oldest vintage is people? The oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form harbored an unlikely ingredient — cremated human remains, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Archaeological Science. “This was the first time something like this had been discovered,” José Rafael Ruiz Arrebola, an … Read more
A newly-deciphered manuscript dating back more than 1600 years has been identified as the earliest known account of Jesus Christ’s childhood. The manuscript, written on papyrus in either the 4th or 5th century, had been stored at a library in Hamburg, Germany, for decades and was long believed to be an insignificant document. However, two … Read more
Dick Van Dyke has won a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98. The actor was honored Friday night as guest performer in a daytime drama series for his part as amnesiac Timothy Robicheaux on Peacock’s “Days of Our Lives,” making him the oldest Daytime Emmy winner. “I don’t believe this. I feel like a spy from … Read more
She’s still standing — and doing stand-up. The world’s oldest working woman comic is sharing wild details about her career on the comedy circuit, saying she’s often hit on by amorous audience members who are decades younger than her. New Yorker D’yan Forest, 89, shared her story in an essay for The Guardian, writing: “One … Read more
The world’s oldest known wild bird may have lost her mate, but she was recently seen courting new suitors. The Laysan albatross, or mōlī, known as Wisdom has been photographed dancing with potential mates at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in the North Pacific Ocean, according to SWNS, the British news service. The seabird … Read more
A 60-year-old Argentinian lawyer is turning heads and is one step closer to making history with hopes of becoming the oldest Miss Universe contestant. Alejandra Rodriquez was crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires on Wednesday for the right to represent the province in the nationwide competition in May, according to HOLA! Rodriquez believed she had long … Read more
It’s an age-old controversy. Peru’s government claims a local farmer is 124 years old and should instead hold the title of world’s oldest man over a 111-year-old UK citizen who Guinness World Records bestowed the title to less than a week ago. Peruvian officials revealed Marcelino Abad Tolentino reportedly celebrated his 124th birthday on April … Read more
A book from Egypt that was written at the dawn of Christianity and is considered one of the oldest books in existence will go up for auction in June in London. The Crosby-Schoyen Codex – written in Coptic on papyrus around 250-350 AD, and produced in one of the first Christian monasteries – has an … Read more
The world’s oldest man Juan Vicente Perez Mora, who lived through both world wars and multiple pandemics, has tragically passed away at the ripe old age of 114. He would have been 115 next month. The supercentenarian’s death was confirmed by Freddy Bernal, governor of Táchira, Venezuela, where the old-timer lived, according to the Guinness … Read more
It’s open season on John Calipari. Kentucky’s head coach has come under immense criticism after the No. 3-seeded Wildcats were stunned by No. 14 Oakland, 80-76, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Chevy Chase Inn in Lexington, Ky., which proclaims itself the oldest bar in the city, announced that they are … Read more
Dublin is one of Europe’s most thrilling capitals right now thanks to a swath of fresh hotels and restaurants — and even more swish inns like the the Hoxton and the Standard are on their way. Here’s a look at all that’s new in the old Big Smoke. Hot hotels One of Ireland’s most hotly … Read more
Such timeless beauty. Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest physical form of lipstick in southeastern Iran. The hand-carved stone vial, carbon-dated between 1936 B.C. and 1687 B.C., is made of the mineral chlorite, includes a hole on the top for extracting the contents and is the Bronze Age form of lip-wear that was probably applied … Read more
It’s a dog-eat-dog world. A scandal that’s taken over the world of record-breaking dogs has led to Guinness World Records temporarily pawsing applications for both the oldest dog living and oldest dog ever, The Post can confirm. Bobi was said to be 30 years and 266 days old as of February 1, 2023, when Guinness … Read more
Wood you believe it? Scientists have confirmed the existence of the world’s oldest surviving forest — and the ancient, secret spot is only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. First discovered at the bottom of an abandoned quarry near the town of Cairo in the Catskill Mountains back in … Read more
It appears as though Queen Margrethe of Denmark’s abdication news came as a surprise not only to the world but to her sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, too. According to Danish newspaper Berlingske, Frederik found out about his mother’s plans to abdicate the throne on Dec. 28 — just three days before her official … Read more
He was a bicentennial man’s best friend. Pet lovers were devastated to learn that Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, passed away over the weekend — just months after his 31st Birthday. The long-lived canine’s death was confirmed on Facebook by Dr. Karen Becker, a veterinarian who met Bobi on several occasions. “Last night, this sweet … Read more
A Brazilian purported to be the world’s oldest living man has died at the age of 127. Jose Paulino Gomes passed away Friday — one week shy of turning 128 — at his home in Pedra Bonita, a Brazilian municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, according to media reports. His family said Gomes died … Read more
The oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible, described as “one of the most important and singular texts in human history,” has become the most valuable manuscript ever to be sold at an auction. The Codex Sassoon is more than 1,000 years old, dating from the late 9th or early 10th century, and sold for $38.1 … Read more
This dog won’t bite the dust! The world’s oldest pooch turned 31 years old Thursday and will celebrate the milestone with a bone-ified birthday bash in Portugal, his owner said. Bobi — a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo born May 11, 1992 — was named “oldest living dog” by Guinness World Records and is also the … Read more
Paul Edmonds thought his AIDS diagnosis was a death sentence. Now, over three decades later, he’s made medical history as one of the five people worldwide to be cured of HIV. Edmonds, 66, and his husband, Arnie House, were both HIV-positive when they were first diagnosed all those years ago. Thanks to medical advancements, the … Read more
This cat is still feline good after all these years. A ginger and ragdoll mix named Rosie is set to turn 32 in June — but she could already be the oldest cat in the world. The feline’s owner, Lila Brissett, 72, rescued Rosie way back in 1991 and the pair have been enjoying life … Read more
Walter Cole — the world’s oldest drag queen — has died at age 92. The LGBTQ activist, who performed under the name Darcelle XV, passed away on March 23 from natural causes in Portland, Oregon. His nightclub, Darcelle XV Showplace, shared the news of his passing on Facebook. “Please join us and celebrate her legacy … Read more
This senior citizen is in her own league. An 82-year-old is the world’s oldest female hockey player, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Linda Sinrod, of Lorton, Virginia, a former college figure skater who plays in a women’s ice hockey league there, got a nod from the reference book Friday. “I’ve always been … Read more
There’s a new top dog now. Just two weeks after announcing Spike, a Chihuahua from Ohio, as the world’s “oldest dog living,” Guinness World Records discovered an older dog in Portugal that would break the record. Bobi, born May 11, 1992, is not just the oldest dog living — he’s also the oldest dog ever. … Read more
What a score! A 102-year-old soccer superfan got the message of a lifetime from the iconic David Beckham this week. In a heartfelt video, the former England captain thanked Mona Hurry, who “adores” the player, for her unwavering support throughout his career. Hurry, who resides in the Castor Lodge Care Home in Peterborough, was so … Read more
That’s a lot of birthday candles to tweet. María Branyas Morera of Spain, who — was verified as being the oldest living person at 115 years and 321 days old, is an active Twitter user, according to Guinness World Records. The spry senior’s Twitter bio reads, “I am old, very old, but not an idiot,” … Read more
Anything is paw-sible. A Chihuahua from Ohio has officially been crowned the “oldest dog living” by Guinness World Records. Spike, born in Nov. 1999, is 23 years and 7 days old as of Dec. 7, 2022, certifying him as the record holder. His human, Rita Kimball, found the 9-inch-long dog in a grocery store parking … Read more
The oldest living person in America died Tuesday at age 115. Bessie Hendricks was the oldest living person in the US and fourth in the world, according to Geronotology Research Group before she passed away at Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City, Iowa, this week. Hendricks was born in that city on Nov. 7, … Read more
This “razor sharp” discovery points to new evidence of America’s earliest encounters with Asia. Archaeologists in Idaho have unearthed 13 projectile points that date back roughly 15,700 years — making them the oldest weapon heads ever documented in the Americas, according to a new study published in the journal Science Advances. Similar stone points found … Read more
This kitty’s got nine lives — and counting. A nearly 27-year-old cat named Flossie in the UK has officially been confirmed as the world’s oldest living cat, says Guinness World Records. Rescued as a stray kitten, the senior feline was reportedly born Dec. 29, 1995 — and officially received the award at 26 years and … Read more
As families reunite for the holidays, drama and feuds are sure to arise but this season big sisters are fighting back — with memes. “Oldest daughters on their way to solve everyone’s problems yet again because no one will do it,” comedian and author Lane Moore captioned a TikTok video of a model trudging through Balenciaga’s … Read more
An apple a day must be the secret to this doctor’s longevity. A 100-year-old Ohio man set the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest working doctor — who’s on his way to becoming a TikTok star. Dr. Howard Tucker earned the title in Feb. 2021, when he was 98 years and 231 days … Read more