+DieChecker Posted July 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 16, 2014 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/brazil/10968734/Brazilian-who-turned-126-years-old-last-week-could-be-oldest-living-person.html A Brazilian man whose parents were African slaves could be the oldest living person ever documented after receiving a birth cerficate showing he turned 126 last week, it was reported on Tuesday. I've seen "oldest" people before who actually were using the same name as their parent, thus adding 20 to 30 years to their claim. Yet the batchelor, who never married or had children Well there you go..... That is why he is still alive!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphorbia Posted July 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) When I see it here, I'll believe it. http://supercentenar...org/TableE.aspx http://www.grg.org/ Edited July 16, 2014 by Euphorbia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted July 16, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Cool link to the supercentenarians. Edited July 16, 2014 by DieChecker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrooma Posted July 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 16, 2014 wasn't he the right back for the Brasil team...? . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Wellington Posted July 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 16, 2014 http://www.telegraph...ing-person.html [/size] I've seen "oldest" people before who actually were using the same name as their parent, thus adding 20 to 30 years to their claim. [/size] Well there you go..... That is why he is still alive!! Does a lack of breeding make people live longer? Maybe its a psychological effect on the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBelieveWhatIWant Posted July 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Does a lack of breeding make people live longer? Maybe its a psychological effect on the body. I think the lack of a wife had a lot more to do with it So here's to my 126 years on the hell we call a home, I do not plan to get married or have kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenceMinisterMishkin Posted July 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 16, 2014 So no woman in his life and he lives to 126 Do you think there is a connection 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Wellington Posted July 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I think the lack of a wife had a lot more to do with it So here's to my 126 years on the hell we call a home, I do not plan to get married or have kids. Can I put my grandad living to the age of 98 down to him having developed the skill to switch off his hearing? lmao. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundew Posted July 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) wasn't he the right back for the Brasil team...? . For his sake I hope he didn't watch the Brazil/Germany match, he might have become the formerly oldest documented person. Edited July 16, 2014 by Sundew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrooma Posted July 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) For his sake I hope he didn't watch the Brazil/Germany match. . quite true Sundew, Last time I saw a Brazilian facing that many shots, he was jumping a ticket barrier at Stockwell. . Edited July 16, 2014 by shrooma 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximusnow Posted July 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Zero Stress, diet and exercise are the keys to slow aging and a long life. Radiation is a huge source of genetic damage; this is why someone who tans a lot will age faster in appearance than someone less exposed to solar radiation. Ageing is caused by cells in your body not repairing the damage which causes disease and cosmetic defects such as wrinkles, spots and a loss of elasticity in skin. I believe that stress/anger and worry is what kills us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I think this is untrue. I bet he is around half of that. Maybe 68ish. 126 years old for a long time pack a day smoker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Posted July 16, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 16, 2014 actually a lot of the oldest people were smokers or are smokers....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBelieveWhatIWant Posted July 16, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Can I put my grandad living to the age of 98 down to him having developed the skill to switch off his hearing? lmao. Selective hearing can be a lifesaver sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdesert50 Posted July 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 17, 2014 DNA and structural connectivity testing can likely predict his age to within ten or so years. Will be interesting to see if this validation is pursued. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 17, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 17, 2014 actually a lot of the oldest people were smokers or are smokers....... Maybe so, but more pack a day smokers die earlier than average. You are making the same argument as when people say "seatbelts have been known to kill people in accidents". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awake2Chaos Posted July 17, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Gah, all I can think reading this.... I'd be so tired after 126 years. What is the benefit to living that long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: Posted July 18, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 18, 2014 What is the benefit to living that long? Besides farting dust? I can't think of any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted July 18, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Depends if you are healthy enough to get around and are in your right mind. Experience more of life's adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rei4ever Posted August 6, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Maybe he is the knows where the Fountain of Youth... The fact that He never had a wife... Edited August 6, 2014 by Rei4ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRoostifer Posted August 6, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Stress is known to age people so not having a wife or children probably kept his stress to a minimum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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