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This undated image provided by Katerina Harvati shows a 430,000 year old wooden tool from Greece that was possibly used for digging. (Katerina Harvati, Dimitris Michailidis via AP) Archaeologists working in southern Greece have identified wooden tools that appear to be the oldest of their kind ever found. The objects were recovered at the Marathousa…
Saudi Arabia mourns Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, believed to be the nation’s oldest citizen at 142. He witnessed the Kingdom’s transformation from its inception to modernity, outliving generations of his own family. His life, marked by faith and simple living, served as a testament to endurance and the country’s remarkable progress. Saudi…
A drug that has been sitting in medicine cabinets for over 70 years may have a surprising second act! A 70-year-old blood pressure drug, hydralazine, has revealed its molecular mechanism for fighting aggressive brain tumors. Scientists discovered it directly targets and shuts down a critical enzyme, ADO, which cancer cells rely on for survival. This…
Photo: Hallmark Luxury Care Homes/Facebook Earlier this year, Ethel Caterham created history by officially being recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person at the remarkable age of 116. Her record as the oldest living person in the world was confirmed after the passing of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro in 2025….
In the secluded highlands of Sardinia, Italy, there lived a family that boasted a combined age of over 800 years. The Melis family once held the Guinness World Record for the highest combined age among siblings. In 2012, their collective age was 818 years, a testament to their extraordinary longevity. This remarkable feat was attributed…
The oldest cities in the world hold unusual and interesting stories of human civilization, culture, and survival, passed down through thousands of years. These ancient cities have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth, buildup of traditions, and numerous outstanding moments that influenced and changed humanity’s journey. Calling a city the “oldest” is…
The world’s oldest living man João Marinho Neto, recently turned 113, and rang in his big day with friends and family, and a big cake! Neto, who hails from Brazil, demonstrates through his life, how to achieve longevity while maintaining excellent health. Neto, who has lived for more than a decade in this world, has…
Wazir Mohammad (Getty Images) Wazir Mohammad, Pakistan‘s oldest living cricket player, died at 95 in Birmingham, United Kingdom on Monday.He was the eldest among the famous Mohammad brothers and played 20 Test matches for Pakistan between 1952 and 1959. Wazir was the last surviving member of Pakistan’s first Test squad that played in 1952.After retiring…
Source: Guinness World Records João Marinho Neto, a Brazilian supercentenarian, has officially become the world’s oldest living man, celebrating an extraordinary 113 years of life. Born in 1912 in Maranguape, Brazil, Neto’s life spans more than a century of global history and personal achievement. On October 5, 2025, he marked this milestone surrounded by family…
NASA has temporarily scaled back most of its operations due to a deadlock in US government funding. When Congress fails to pass a budget or short-term funding measures, the agency is forced to limit work to activities vital for safety and security. As a result, many ongoing projects, from research and public outreach to preparation…
