New York’s oldest person turns 112 — and shares secret to her longevity: ‘That’s why I’m living’
She is a person beyond her time. New York’s oldest person turned 112 this week, and she says the secret to her longevity is never marrying or having children. Louise Jean Signore, a vivacious 4-foot-5-inch-tall woman from Co-op City in the Bronx, said she has lived a long and happy life, doesn’t smoke or drink, […]
Elizabeth Francis, America’s oldest person, turns 115
America’s oldest woman turned 115 this week, and she has just one tip for living a long and happy life: “Speak your mind and don’t keep your mouth shut.” Elizabeth Francis of Houston, who has lived through everything from World War I to the sinking of the Titanic, celebrated her birthday on Thursday with two […]
Texas Woman Becomes Oldest Person Living in U.S. on 115th Birthday
A Texas woman turned 115 on Thursday, becoming the oldest living person in the United States, celebrating the special day with her 94-year-old daughter. Elizabeth Frances was born on July 25, 1909, in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, during the term of President William Howard Taft. report. As a black American woman, Frances lived before the […]
Leading Black LGBTQ organization condemns oldest Black fraternity’s proposed transgender ban
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), the nation’s leading civil rights organization dedicated to advancing the rights of Black LGBTQ Americans, has condemned one of the nation’s largest Black fraternal organizations for proposing to ban transgender members. Representatives of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the oldest African-American college fraternity, passed a bill at its constitutional convention […]
One of the world’s oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy
One of the oldest male gorillas living in a US zoo has died at the age of 52. The gorilla, named Winston, lived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California for about 20 years longer than the average lifespan. The park announced the gorilla’s death on July 13, noting that he had been […]
Oldest known picture story is a 51,000-year-old Indonesian cave painting | Archaeology
An international team of archaeologists has announced that the world’s oldest illustrated story is a cave painting that predates the previous record holder by some 6,000 years and was discovered on the same Indonesian island, about 10 kilometers away. The paintings, believed to be at least 51,200 years old, were discovered in the Leang Karampuang […]
Doyle Archer named oldest truck driver at 90 by Guinness World Records
He is still working at age 90. A Kansas man in his nonagenarian who has been behind the wheel of commercial trucks for 60 years was recently honored as the world’s oldest living truck driver. And despite his advanced age, great-grandfather Doyle Archer told The Washington Post he has no plans to retire anytime soon. […]
71-Year-Old Woman Becomes Oldest Contestant In Miss Texas USA History
The pearl and diamond Miss Universe 2005 crown, valued at $250,000, is displayed by Japanese pearl giant Mikimoto during a press conference in Bangkok on May 17, 2005. (SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images) Avril Elfi from OANTuesday, June 25, 2024 12:52 PM A 71-year-old woman has made history as the oldest person to compete in […]
Lake Compounce in Connecticut is America’s oldest theme park
The oldest theme park in the United States is in Bristol, Connecticut. What began as a lakeside picnic park with gorgeous views has evolved into a theme park with over 35 rides and attractions. Lake Compoons is recognized as the oldest amusement park in the United States by the National Amusement Park Historical Association and, […]
71-Year-Old Woman Becomes Oldest Miss Texas USA Pageant Contestant
A 71-year-old beauty contestant has made history as the oldest woman to compete in the Miss Texas USA pageant. Marissa Teijo Participated Almost 100 Women who will compete for the title of Miss Texas and represent the state at the Miss USA pageant in August came together over the weekend. Daily Mail. “I am so […]