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World's Oldest Person Celebrates 117 Years of a 'Nonconfrontational' Approach to Life
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Ethel Caterham, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person, celebrated her 117th birthday on August 21, 2026, after being born August 21, 1909.
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