Kenichi Horie has proven time and time again that it is never too late to pursue your dreams. At the age of 23, the 83-year-old Japanese seafarer became the oldest person to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean, 60 years after becoming the first person to do it. "I didn't imagine I'd be sailing at 83," he said, "but I'm still healthy and didn't want to pass up this … [Read more...] about An 83-year-Old Japanese Man has Set The Record For The Oldest Person To Sail Solo Across The Pacific
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Pebbles, a 22-year-old Fox Terrier, is Officially The Oldest Living Dog
A 22-year-old dog named Pebbles' secrets to longevity include plenty of sleep, quality food, and lots and plenty of love. Maybe there's something to learn from the 4-pound Toy Fox Terrier, who was just verified by Guinness World Records as the "oldest dog surviving." And, despite being rather old in dog years, she appears to have lots of time ahead of her. Pebbles lives with … [Read more...] about Pebbles, a 22-year-old Fox Terrier, is Officially The Oldest Living Dog
A 101-Year-Old Woman Adopts The Shelter’s Oldest Cat, And The Two Are Now Best Friends
Cats typically live until the age of 16, but there is one shelter cat named Gus who defies the odds. He's 19 years old, healthy, and about to embark on a new chapter in his life. Gus was brought to the Humane Society of Catawba County (HSCC) in North Carolina last month after his previous owner was unable to care for him due to a change in their work schedule. The no-kill … [Read more...] about A 101-Year-Old Woman Adopts The Shelter’s Oldest Cat, And The Two Are Now Best Friends
World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish May Be Even Older Than We Thought
Methuselah, the Australian Lungfish residing at Steinhart Aquarium in California, has been an iconic figure for her impressive age and delightful personality. Previously estimated to be 84 years old, recent DNA analysis suggests she could be even older, potentially surpassing 100 years of age, with an age range of 83-101 years. Methuselah, a 1.2-meter-long (4 feet) fish … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish May Be Even Older Than We Thought