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Bryan · 06-19-2009, 02:47 PM

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LONDON (Reuters Life!) – British World War One veteran Henry Allingham is the world's oldest man at 113 following the death of the previous holder of the title, Japan's Tomoji Tanabe, Guinness World Records said on Friday.

"Henry Allingham is now officially the oldest man in the world," said a spokeswoman for the organization widely recognized as the authority on record-breakers.

Tanabe, who ate mostly vegetables and believed the key to his longevity was not drinking alcohol, died on Friday aged 113 and had held the record for the oldest living male since January, 2007.

Allingham was born in London on June 6, 1896, and took the British title on January 19, 2007 aged 110 years 227 days, Guinness World Records said in a statement.

"We're pleased to see an English man take the world record -- the last time someone from England held the title was Frederick Butterfield, who died on March 9, 1974, aged 110," said Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records.

Allingham is one of only two surviving World War One veterans in the United Kingdom and the last surviving founder member of the Royal Air Force, according to British media.

His friend and chaperone, Dennis Goodwin, said: "It's staggering. He is philosophical. He will take it in his stride, like he does everything else."

Allingham's life has spanned three centuries and six monarchs, starting with Queen Victoria. He has five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.

Guinness World Records said the oldest living person is American Gertrude Baines, 115, who was born on April 6, 1894.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090619/...britain_oldest

DarkAztaroth · 06-19-2009, 03:49 PM

haha he's old ! *poke* *poke* xD *run around dancing* can't do that, can you old man ! xD

(sorry I'm in a rather playful mood today xD)

Oisterboy · 06-19-2009, 04:14 PM

(12:13:23 PM) Autumn: HAHA, he says his secret is "cigarettes, whisky, and wild women."

Thats what a friend told me about him hahaha.

Danuve · 06-19-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Oisterboy

(12:13:23 PM) Autumn: HAHA, he says his secret is "cigarettes, whisky, and wild women."

Thats what a friend told me about him hahaha.

What a cool old *** bastard.

Xynh · 06-19-2009, 05:41 PM

Wow, it must be amazing. Imagine his wisdom and all the experience he's been through. Being able to see the unadvanced technology a century ago (literally) to today's modern technology. I would like to spend 5 minutes in his mind just to have that feeling! Lol. I'm weird.

MageMoa · 06-19-2009, 05:42 PM

He'll die before the end of august. Quote this and you'll see.

Avarance · 06-19-2009, 05:49 PM

i brought this up in another thread

i want to meet this man

kait0s · 06-19-2009, 10:06 PM

Being old has to suck.

Cant wipe your ***. Cant eat on your own.

If youre old and can do all that, congrats. But soon dood, you wipin yer own *** days is ovah

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DarkAztaroth Olpah's Object Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,796 Reputation: 36	haha he's old ! poke poke xD run around dancing can't do that, can you old man ! xD (sorry I'm in a rather playful mood today xD) __________________

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Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,555 Reputation: 644	(12:13:23 PM) Autumn: HAHA, he says his secret is "cigarettes, whisky, and wild women." Thats what a friend told me about him hahaha. __________________

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MageMoa OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8,049 Reputation: 138	He'll die before the end of august. Quote this and you'll see. __________________ I'm only one voice in a million, but you ain't taking that from me!

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Avarance Sandman's Slave Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,871 Reputation: 278	i brought this up in another thread i want to meet this man __________________ last.fm mubi currently playing: はーとふる彼氏

06-19-2009, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
kait0s OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: shady lurkin' duh. Looted: 1200 Bandits Posts: 4,801 Reputation: 82	Being old has to suck. Cant wipe your *. Cant eat on your own. If youre old and can do all that, congrats. But soon dood, you wipin yer own * days is ovah __________________ Livin' proof of a dying dream

06-19-2009, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xynh Roon's Rogue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 4,260 Reputation: 132	Wow, it must be amazing. Imagine his wisdom and all the experience he's been through. Being able to see the unadvanced technology a century ago (literally) to today's modern technology. I would like to spend 5 minutes in his mind just to have that feeling! Lol. I'm weird.

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