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Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by mukina2: 2:02am On Aug 16, 2013 |
A Bolivian man born in 1890 - and still going strong - has been revealed as the oldest living person ever recorded, it was reported today. Carmelo Flores Laura turned 123 last month, according to Bolivia's civil registry. Yet the herder, from the mountain village of Frasquicia, 50 miles outside the capital La Paz, is still healthy, walks without a stick and doesn't wear glasses, according to reports. Mr Laura, who lost his wife ten years ago, told Bolivia's Rede Uno TV station that he believes the secret to a long life is taking daily long walks, and never eating pasta or sugar. Instead, he said he has spent his life eating cananhua, a wild species of quinoa which is rich in protein and amino acid. He added:'I've never been lazy. I always shared the cooking with my wife. 'We would only eat what we could find growing wild. We ate mostly skunk meat. I still go on long walks every day.' The Bolivian's biblical age means he would easily overtake the current oldest living person, 115-year-old Japanese woman Misao Okawa. And he would beat Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who died in 1997 age 122, as the oldest verified age on record. The oldest ever man, Japanese Jiroemon Kimura, died this year age just 116. In order to claim the title, Mr Laura's documents now need to be verified by a Guinness Book of Records official. Guinness World Records says the oldest living person verified by original proof of birth is Misao Okawa, a 115-year-old Japanese woman. Guinness spokeswoman Jamie Panas said it wasn't aware of a claim being filed for the Bolivian. 'I should be about 100 years old or more,' Flores says. But his memory is dim. Although birth certificates didn't exist in Bolivia when he was born, Mr Laura's birth date is confirmed on his baptism certificate, considered an authentic record of birth in the country. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2394414/Is-Carmelo-Flores-Laura-worlds-oldest-man-Bolivian-herders-records-hes-123-years-old.html?ICO=most_read_module 3 Likes |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by k2039: 2:08am On Aug 16, 2013 |
This man has seen things. Instead, he said he has spent his life eating cananhua, a wild species of quinoa which is rich in protein and amino acid.In other news, about time I changed my diet to Cananhua. All thesame, I pray to live long but not as long as this man. 1 Like |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Chanchit: 5:18am On Aug 16, 2013 |
God just gave this man the ability to live long ni, if you like dey chop manna from heaven, you can die @any time. 3 Likes |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Deiok(m): 7:08am On Aug 16, 2013 |
Abegi E, my Great Grand mother is still alife. She is over 135 years. She never eat what do you call it ... cananhua or what ever. |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Nobody: 8:46am On Aug 16, 2013 |
God gave dem lng lyf cauz he wantid 2 or 4 a reazin, dose didnt live long bcauz of their daily long walk or deir canabula diet |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by PAGAN9JA(m): 3:51pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
THE GODS BLESS THE NATIVE AMERICAN INCA AYAMARA & QUECHUA TRIBESMEN OF SOUTH AMERICA who stay strong despite the suffering and pain they've undergone at the hands of the christian missionaries, colonists and conquistadors. |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by luckmike(m): 3:52pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
I run .... no ask me why |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by MrAboki: 3:54pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
Juju Sturvs... 1 Like |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by ArQueBusieR(m): 3:55pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
1.2.3...Wow!!! |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Samgreguc(m): 3:56pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
una neva see anything. Cum naija villages and u will see 150 and above. 3 Likes |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Nobody: 3:57pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
make dem find a wife for him, he's due to marry |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Siga: 3:58pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
...Irony of life... In a world where all these Millionaires and Billionaires hardly survive 70yrs.... see where this Baba dey and still firing all cylinders.... |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by sureteeboy(m): 3:59pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
He is far from being the Oldest man. Even Kim Soo Ro of the Gaya confredacy lived for over 150 years. |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Nobody: 3:59pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
Mmmmmmm na waoooo |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by canalily(m): 4:01pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
I know the secret. Pls dnt ask me to tell you |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Krasid(m): 4:02pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
123.I thought the maximum age for any human being is 120 years. |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by nerodenero: 4:02pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
There could be somebody older than him. 1 Like |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by stano2(m): 4:04pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
small compare to 123 wey i see |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by 190theclown: 4:06pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
my grandmother (May her soul rest in peace) died at a tender age of 160 years yes fact!! I was there when they gave birth to her so free all these matter!! they should come to Nigeria, i have her ID and International passport showing her dates of birth including birthcertificate she used to even ride Bicycle from Okene all the way down to cotonu twice a week #yet where wasnt she documented# mscheww 1 Like |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by xynerise: 4:06pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
123yrs is not the oldest person, just that we Nigerians are not interested in keeping records. I attended a burial and the man was 145yrs before he died. 1 Like |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by jimjones: 4:08pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
yea, i could give a fuсk. |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Shekson(m): 4:09pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
Not much of a big deal. Not by hau long yu live but by hau well yu have lived. All praise be to God for bestowing upon him that longevity in good health. |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Saraben(f): 4:11pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
DERE MST B PPL OLDER DAN HM,ND DEY DNT EAT ANY SPECIAL TN |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by MrAboki: 4:13pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
190-the-clown: I know her.. She was my friend on facebook since 1922.. #Cool Chick.. 3 Likes |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by chei: 4:14pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
I know a man that lived up 300 years. He died last two years ago after commiting suicide. |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Krasid(m): 4:17pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
190-the-clown:Have you gone to the hospital for check-up today? 1 Like |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Alikaxon(m): 4:20pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
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Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by deebrain(m): 4:21pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
luckmike: I run .... no ask me why Fear not for i am with thee...(follows him to run) 1 Like |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by OkikiOluwa1(m): 4:27pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
Who knows? |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Alikaxon(m): 4:28pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
The man try sha, there are many old men in african villages, just that there is no birth certificate to make proof it. I know a 136 years old man in agbor who died not too long ago, but nothing to make it tenable.[/color][color=#990000] |
Re: Is 123-yr-old Carmelo Florest, The World's Oldest Man? by Freiburger(m): 4:48pm On Aug 16, 2013 |
Mr Aboki:LMFAO |
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