Many call it the “golden anniversary”. Others call it “OMG!!!”. Fifty years of marriage is a beautiful event worth celebrating although it may be difficult for many to imagine – especially for those under 50 years old 🙂 425 couple celebrated their special day under a single roof – TheContinue Reading
Remember Margaret Dunning, the 102 year old who still changes her car’s oil and spark plugs? Well apparently she has become even more famous from her article on Good World News. She grabbed the attention of people at the FRAM Group – a company that makes automobile products. They awardedContinue Reading
“Baby let’s cruise, away from here” – Maybe Smokie Robertson was taking about Margaret Dunning when he was singing that song…who knows. All we know is that this awesome 102 year old is quick, sharp, and knows more about cars than most people. Her father taught her how to driveContinue Reading
Can you imagine staying with one company for 73 years? That’s pretty difficult for many to comprehend because the average time that individuals stay at a particular job today is between 4 and 5 years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rose Syracuse Richardone began working at Macy’s flagshipContinue Reading
Picture this: 75 years of marriage. That’s what Freda and Glen Wall of Pleasanton will celebrate Monday. “We were so young,” said Glen, who at 95 looks two decades younger. “We didn’t know any better.” In fact, the groom was just 20 and the bride was 19. “I didn’t formallyContinue Reading
Besse Cooper of Monroe, Georgia had her birthday on Sunday. But this wasn’t just any old birthday. She turned 116, making her the oldest person in world. NBC notes that Besse Cooper is only the eighth person to reach this age and the fourth American to do so. Born in 1896,Continue Reading
Younger fathers may be able to keep up with their kids in the playground, but a recent study has found evidence that older fathers may pass on longevity to their children. It has not been proven yet, but the study does show some really interesting evidence. The study was developed byContinue Reading
It’s a deal that has worked throughout human history: Your parents take care of you when you are little and you return the favor when they are old. But sometimes the usual arrangement is turned on its head. Maria Garcia is 87 years old. After a rich and rewarding life, sheContinue Reading
Mel Schwanke, 86, and Joey Schwanke, 81, from Fremont, Neb started coordinating their outfits decades ago. They partially credit the success of their 64 year marriage to their matching outfits. A decorative matching outfit. Courtesy of Mel and Joey Schwanke Joey’s 146 dresses are cut from the same fabric asContinue Reading
Dan Buettner, from National Geographic, talks about a few common traits between the longest living individuals in the world. It really is interesting to see the areas of the world which have the longest living individuals and the common traits between all of them. This is a fascinating short video. CheckContinue Reading