Oldest marathon runner, Fauja Singh, passes away at 114
Fauja Singh, a runner with British and Indian heritage, who was thought to be the oldest marathon runner in the world, passed away after being struck by a car in India on Monday. He was 114 years old. Known as the “turban torpedo,” Singh reportedly sustained critical head injuries from a hit-and-run incident while crossing […]
Rising crime and high rent to close Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant in LA
Los Angeles’ oldest restaurant is closing its doors. Cole’s French Dip, a staple in downtown Los Angeles for 117 years, announced plans to shut down due to issues like vandalism, high rent, and what they described as “general crimes,” among other difficulties. The closure is scheduled for August 3. Established in 1908, Cole’s holds the […]
The oldest July 4th parade in America is back in Bristol for its 240th celebration.
The charming coastal town of Bristol, Rhode Island, famous for hosting the country’s oldest Independence Day parade, is gearing up to celebrate its 240th anniversary this year. The town kicked off its festivities way back in 1785. As noted on their parade website, the first documented patriotic service was led by Rev. Henry Wight, a […]
Oldest French shipwreck found, containing 16th century Italian pottery
Deepest Shipwreck in French Waters Discovered Recently, French authorities revealed a remarkable shipwreck found in their waters, believed to date back 500 years, along with impressively preserved cargo. This revelation came via a Facebook announcement on June 11 from the French Underwater and Submarine Archaeological Research (DRASSM). According to officials, the French Navy stumbled upon […]
UK’s oldest polar bear, Victoria, euthanized due to health issues
The UK’s oldest polar bear, known for being the first to successfully raise cubs in 25 years, has been euthanized due to health problems related to her age. Victoria, at 28 years old, had been living at the Highland Wildlife Park in the Scottish Highlands since 2015. The veterinary team made the difficult choice to […]
At 112, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, the oldest nun alive shares 4 pieces of advice
World’s Oldest Living Nun Shares Life Advice Francis Dominisi Piscaterra, who resides in Long Island, New York, holds the title of the world’s oldest living nun at 112 years old. She has just four simple words for anyone aspiring to reach such a remarkable age. Ms. Piscaterra spent her senior year on the South Shore […]
World’s oldest person, a Brazilian nun and passionate soccer fan, passes away at 116
The world’s oldest living person, a Brazilian nun who credited her long life to her faith, discipline, and, interestingly, football, has passed away at 116, as reported by the New York Post. Sister Ina Canavaro, a cherished member of her community and a well-known figure in Porto Alegre, Brazil, died peacefully at her home on […]
Nasa’s oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth | Space
Cakes, gifts, and modest family celebrations could be the number of seniors celebrating their 70th birthday. However, Dom Petit, NASA’s oldest astronaut, has surged towards Earth on a spacecraft, and has become a Septure Genarian, closing off a seven-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz capsule, carrying the Americans and two Russian […]
Lindsey Vonn becomes oldest female Alpine skier to medal at World Cup
Lindsay Von returned to the podium for the first time since leaving his retirement late last year. The American ski star finished second in Super-G in the World Cup final in Sun Valley, Idaho on Sunday, finishing 1.29 seconds behind No. 1 finish Lalagut Bellami, who won the Super-G season title. Bonn has returned from […]
Wisconsin’s Oldest Gay Bar, Co-Owned by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Trixie Mattel, Closes Down
The oldest gay bar in Wisconsin, jointly owned Rupaul's drag racing Star Trixie Mattel suddenly closed on Sunday, just months before its 57th anniversary. This is Milwaukee! The gay bar has been closed, according to a statement from George Schneider. Rupaul's Drag Race: All Starspink news It has been reported. Schneider said the closure was […]