An 119-year-old woman, who is the world's oldest living person, attributes reaching the lofty age to "keeping my mind busy." Kane Tanaka from Fukuoka, Japan, was officially confirmed as the oldest person living on 9 March 2019. Kane was born prematurely on 2 January 1903, the same year the Wright brothers became the first to achieve powered flight, and is the oldest Japanese person of all time. (Image: The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Imag)Asked how she managed the milestone, her family said she keeps her mind and body engaged by doing math, and remaining curious. During a presentation ceremony for her Guiness Record for being the world's oldest woman, Kane was given a box of chocolates which she immediately opened and started eating.

Source: The Star April 06, 2022 18:34 UTC