This lady is the oldest living person in the world at 117
Synopsis
Emma Morana was born in 1899 She has been witness to many milestones in her life including both World Wars and the recent record-breaking supermoon She turned 117 on November 29, 2016 she Is a Guinness record holder Secret to long life is eggs everyday and cookies
Emma Morana from Italy has lived to tell many a tale, one would imagine.
Not only is she a surviving person from the 1800s (born in 1899), but is also the oldest living person to date.
Some of the milestones that occurred during her decade-spent life include both World Wars, the invention of the television, pop-up toasters, jet engines to the more recent smart phones and the giant-sized record-breaking supermoon.
She turned 117 on November 29. Her secret to her longevity - eggs and cookies. According to a report by Mashable, “I eat two eggs a day and that’s it. And cookies. But I do not eat much because I have no teeth."
Happy belated birthday, Emma!