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