World's oldest living person turns 117VERBANIA, Italy--Italy's Emma Morano, the world's oldest living person, marked her 117th birthday Tuesday, blowing out all the candles on her cake. To the assembled well-wishers, Morano said, "I am happy to turn 117," and drew encouragement from her physician, Dr. Carlo Bava. Another party, including a visit from the mayor and another cake, was planned for the afternoon, after a nap. Morano, who is believed to be the last surviving person in the world born in the 1800s, became the oldest living person in May. In an interview last year, she attributed her longevity to her unusual diet: Three raw eggs a day (now two raw eggs and 150 grams of raw steak after a bout of anemia) — a diet she's been on for decades after a sickly childhood.

Source: The China Post November 30, 2016 18:16 UTC