World's Oldest Person Celebrates 117th Birthday

The world's oldest living person, Ethel Caterham, has celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first Briton to reach this age. She shared her secret to a long life, expressing anticipation for the next year.

22 Aug, 04:30 — 22 Aug, 09:17

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This story highlights the remarkable achievement of extreme human longevity, offering a glimpse into a life that has spanned over a century and witnessed profound global changes. It celebrates an individual milestone that captures widespread human interest.

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Ethel Caterham is the world's oldest living person
She celebrated her 117th birthday
She is British and resides in Surrey, UK
She has lived through both World Wars

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Ethel Caterham is the first Brit to reach 117 years old

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Ethel Caterham survived the coronavirus

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Ethel Caterham lives in a nursing home in Surrey, near London

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Ethel Caterham's secret to a long life, including never arguing, listening, and doing what you like

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Her past residences in India and Hong Kong

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Her birth three years before the Titanic sank and eight years before the Russian October Revolution

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The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the human interest aspect of extreme longevity without significant political framing.

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irish-independent2d ago

‘Looking forward to next year’ – World’s oldest person shares her secret to long life as she reaches 117th birthday

English woman Ethel Caterham’s recipe for longevity includes never arguing, listening and doing what you like

By Summer Woolley

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punch-ngMostly Factual2d ago

World’s oldest person makes history as first Brit to turn 117

Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person, makes history as the first Brit to reach 117. Discover her incredible life and longevity milestones. Read More: https://punchng.com/worlds-oldest-person-makes-history-as-first-brit-to-turn-117/

By Punch Newspapers

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daily-mirror-lkMixed2d ago