We’re always amazed when people live to see their 100s, and these five women have gone well beyond that. They’ve seemingly found the key to longevity and were all born in the late 1800s, making them 115 and 116 years old! Hailing from the United States, Italy, and Japan, these ladies have lived through countless monumental events in history. Two World Wars, the moon landing, and the birth of the Internet are just a few things they’ve witnessed. The list could go on and on.
Living well-past the average life expectancy has given these centenarians an extremely unique perspective on the world. They’ve seen a lot of changes, both good and bad, that have undoubtedly supplied them with an incredible amount of wisdom. But their secrets to living a long life? It’s pretty simple. In a USA Today article from 2014, the women cite lots of sleep, staying active, and being kind to others as a few ways to attain old age.
Above: Misao Okawa, 116 Years Old (World’s Oldest Living Person) from Japan. Born March 5, 1898.
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Gertrude Weaver, 116 Years Old from the United States. Born July 4, 1898.
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Susannah Mushatt-Jones, 115 Years Old from the United States. Born July 6, 1899.
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Jeralean Talley, 115 Years Old from the United States. Born May 23, 1899.
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Emma Morano-Martinuzzi, 115 Years Old from Italy. Born November 29, 1899.
via [Distractify, Bored Panda, and USA Today]