The world’s oldest man, John Tinniswood, died at the age of 112,&nbsp;Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, November 26. The Englishman survived two world wars and two global pandemics.

Born in the same year when the iconic Titanic ship sank, Tinniswood took his last breath in his care home in the town of Southport in northwest England. He was surrounded by “music and love” in his last moments, his family told Guinness World Records.

“John had many fine qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, talented at maths and a great conversationalist,” his family said.

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Tinniswood was born in August 1912 in Liverpool and got married&nbsp;in 1942, amid World War II, during which he was part of the Royal Army Pay Corps. He later worked in the oil industry as an accountant and retired at the age of 60. Amongst his family members were his&nbsp;daughter, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. His wife passed away in 1986.

The late Queen Elizabeth sent him a birthday card every year since he turned 100 until she died in 2022.

Tinniswood had a regular diet, although he delighted in eating his favourite battered fish and chips&nbsp;every Friday. He said there was no secret to his long life, and called it “just luck.”

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“You either live long or you live short, and you can't do much about it,” he said.

According to the Guinness World Records, he kept himself mentally occupied with the news and managed his finances himself, which may have contributed to his long-term health.

In April this year, he was awarded the title of the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records.

(With inputs from agencies)

The world’s oldest man, John Tinniswood, died at the age of 112, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, November 26. The Englishman survived two world wars and two global pandemics.

The world’s oldest man, John Tinniswood, died at the age of 112, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, November 26. The Englishman survived two world wars and two global pandemics. Born in the same year when the iconic Titanic ship sank, Tinniswood took his last breath in his care home in the town of Southport in northwest England. He was surrounded by “music and love” in his last moments, his family told Guinness World Records. “John had many fine qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, talented at maths and a great conversationalist,” his family said. Also read | Australia pushes ahead bill banning children from social media, LinkedIn says its 'too dull for kids' Tinniswood was born in August 1912 in Liverpool and got married in 1942, amid World War II, during which he was part of the Royal Army Pay Corps. He later worked in the oil industry as an accountant and retired at the age of 60. Amongst his family members were his daughter, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. His wife passed away in 1986. The late Queen Elizabeth sent him a birthday card every year since he turned 100 until she died in 2022. Tinniswood had a regular diet, although he delighted in eating his favourite battered fish and chips every Friday. He said there was no secret to his long life, and called it “just luck.” Also read | Watch: Killer bursts firecrackers, hosts banquets outside house of victim after release “You either live long or you live short, and you can't do much about it,” he said. According to the Guinness World Records, he kept himself mentally occupied with the news and managed his finances himself, which may have contributed to his long-term health. In April this year, he was awarded the title of the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records. (With inputs from agencies)

World’s oldest man passes away at 112 in England

The face of one of the earliest known homo sapiens, the oldest known human, has been revealed 300,000 years after his death.

The discovery of Jebel Irhoud remains, named after the Moroccan site where they were discovered, revolutionised our understanding of human history.

<h2>What is so important about the discovery?</h2>

It helped push back the lineage of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years. This finding showed that our ancestors left the "cradle of mankind" in East Africa far earlier than previously thought, spreading across the continent.

Scientists have reconstructed the face of our oldest known ancestor using the shape of their skull and donor data.

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This discovery and reconstruction provide a fascinating glimpse into the appearance of our ancient ancestors. The study has been published in 3D computer graphics journal OrtogOnLineMag.

Brazilian graphics expert Cicero Moraes, who led the recreation, described the resulting face as "strong and serene."&nbsp;

He explained, "Initially, I scanned the skull in 3D, using data provided by the researchers of Max Planck Institute. Then I proceeded with the facial approximation, which consisted of crossing several approaches, such as anatomical deformation."

Moraes used tomography from a modern human, adapting it, so the donor's skull matched the Jebel Irhoud skull. This process involved predicting soft tissue thickness and the projection of facial features.&nbsp;

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An adult male with a low body mass index contributed the donor data.&nbsp;

While the scientists aren't sure about the first human's gender, Moraes said that he chose to give the skeleton a male face due to the robust and masculine features of the skull.

"The final face is the interpolation of all this data, which generates two groups of images, one objective, with more technical elements, without hair and in greyscale. The other is artistic, with pigmentation of the skin and hair," said Cicero.

Moraes said that the Jebel Irhoud skull itself is a composite of various fossils, and an "excellent and quite coherent, anatomically speaking."

According to the Max Planck Institute, the Jebel Irhoud remains present a "modern-looking face and teeth, and a large but more archaic-looking braincase."

(With inputs from agencies)

The face of one of the earliest known homo sapiens, the oldest known human, has been revealed 300,000 years after his death. The discovery of Jebel Irhoud remains, named after the Moroccan site where they were discovered, revolutionised our understanding of human history.

The face of one of the earliest known homo sapiens, the oldest known human, has been revealed 300,000 years after his death. The discovery of Jebel Irhoud remains, named after the Moroccan site where they were discovered, revolutionised our understanding of human history. What is so important about the discovery? It helped push back the lineage of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years. This finding showed that our ancestors left the "cradle of mankind" in East Africa far earlier than previously thought, spreading across the continent. Scientists have reconstructed the face of our oldest known ancestor using the shape of their skull and donor data. Also read | Gift of life: Debunking myths around blood donation and why it matters This discovery and reconstruction provide a fascinating glimpse into the appearance of our ancient ancestors. The study has been published in 3D computer graphics journal OrtogOnLineMag. Brazilian graphics expert Cicero Moraes, who led the recreation, described the resulting face as "strong and serene." He explained, "Initially, I scanned the skull in 3D, using data provided by the researchers of Max Planck Institute. Then I proceeded with the facial approximation, which consisted of crossing several approaches, such as anatomical deformation." Moraes used tomography from a modern human, adapting it, so the donor's skull matched the Jebel Irhoud skull. This process involved predicting soft tissue thickness and the projection of facial features. Also read | Walking three times a week almost halves back pain flare up: Study An adult male with a low body mass index contributed the donor data. While the scientists aren't sure about the first human's gender, Moraes said that he chose to give the skeleton a male face due to the robust and masculine features of the skull. "The final face is the interpolation of all this data, which generates two groups of images, one objective, with more technical elements, without hair and in greyscale. The other is artistic, with pigmentation of the skin and hair," said Cicero. Moraes said that the Jebel Irhoud skull itself is a composite of various fossils, and an "excellent and quite coherent, anatomically speaking." According to the Max Planck Institute, the Jebel Irhoud remains present a "modern-looking face and teeth, and a large but more archaic-looking braincase." (With inputs from agencies)

Meet 'Jebel Irhoud': Scientists reveal face of first homo sapien from 300,000 years ago

Norway&#39;s oldest man, George&nbsp;Melford Nygaard reveals the secret to his long life.&nbsp;

Speaking to a local news website, George said,&nbsp;&quot;It&#39;s not true that you have to live healthy to grow old. I have eaten and drank what I wanted throughout my life. I was a big smoker until I reached my forties, but I still have to have a glass of wine every day. It thins out the blood. But I make sure not to drink too much.&quot;

George gave up smoking in 1953 but still drinks a glass of wine every day.&nbsp;

He added that positivity in life goes a long way and said, &quot;I&#39;ve always had a good mood. One must almost have to live, especially in my age. Once upon a time I had a neighbor who was always mad and angry, so I do not want it. If so, you&#39;re angry with life too.&rdquo;

&quot;I have not thought so much about it. I know that someone who was older than me died a few days ago, I have been told. But I do not want to think so much about this record. That&#39;s no good thought,&quot; Nygaard added.

George was born in 1910 in North Dakota after his father emigrated from Norway in 1894.

He experienced both world wars. Speaking about the First World War, George recalled some of his earliest memories, &quot;I remember some episodes from that war as well. Among other things, I remember that my dad gave away one of our horses to the army, the American army.&rdquo;

He witnessed the Second World War firsthand, as was stationed in Hawaii during his service in the US Navy.

Following the death of Torbjorn Ovrebo last week, Nygaard officially became Norway&#39;s oldest man at the age of 107. He will celebrate his 108th birthday on January 12.

Marie Antoinette Andersen is currently Norway&#39;s oldest person, having turned 108 on September 29.

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Following the death of Torbjorn Ovrebo last week, George Melford Nygaar officially became Norway's oldest man at the age of 107

Norway's oldest man, George Melford Nygaard reveals the secret to his long life. Speaking to a local news website, George said, "It's not true that you have to live healthy to grow old. I have eaten and drank what I wanted throughout my life. I was a big smoker until I reached my forties, but I still have to have a glass of wine every day. It thins out the blood. But I make sure not to drink too much." George gave up smoking in 1953 but still drinks a glass of wine every day. He added that positivity in life goes a long way and said, "I've always had a good mood. One must almost have to live, especially in my age. Once upon a time I had a neighbor who was always mad and angry, so I do not want it. If so, you're angry with life too.” "I have not thought so much about it. I know that someone who was older than me died a few days ago, I have been told. But I do not want to think so much about this record. That's no good thought," Nygaard added. George was born in 1910 in North Dakota after his father emigrated from Norway in 1894. He experienced both world wars. Speaking about the First World War, George recalled some of his earliest memories, "I remember some episodes from that war as well. Among other things, I remember that my dad gave away one of our horses to the army, the American army.” He witnessed the Second World War firsthand, as was stationed in Hawaii during his service in the US Navy. Following the death of Torbjorn Ovrebo last week, Nygaard officially became Norway's oldest man at the age of 107. He will celebrate his 108th birthday on January 12. Marie Antoinette Andersen is currently Norway's oldest person, having turned 108 on September 29.

Norway's oldest man, 107, drinks a glass of wine every day

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