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