Kane Tanaka (Japan, b. 2 January 1903) is the oldest person living currently and the oldest person living (female) at the ripe age of 117 years and 41 days (verified on 12 February 2020).
The world's oldest people and their secrets to a long life
We take a look at some of the oldest record-breakers from around the world and their secrets to longevity - which include chocolate, olive oil and smiling!
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