Cuba Claims worlds Oldest Man

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4260191.stm

Cuba says the oldest man in the world is living on the Caribbean island.

Benito Martinez says he is 123 years old, while Cuban experts believe he is just four years younger than that.

If that is proved, he will comfortably break the world record. The current record holder is 113 and lives on the Caribbean territory of Puerto Rico.

The Cuban says he was born in Haiti in the 19th century. He says his long life is down to no cigars or alcohol - but good food and a fair share of women.

 

[JohnsonCityVol]

Must be something about the climate. No wonder Fidel has stayed alive so long, and based on this, it appears he won't kick the bucket anytime soon.

 

[milohimself]

Originally posted by JohnsonCityVol@Feb 16, 2005 8:07 PM
Must be something about the climate. No wonder Fidel has stayed alive so long, and based on this, it appears he won't kick the bucket anytime soon.

Eh, the only thing I care to deal with on Cuba is cigars. They are great. And before you all jump on me; ONLY cigars, and just two or three times a month tops. No chew, no cigarrettes.

 

[volinbham]

Fidel won't last that long if he keeps tripping off the podium - doing his best Gerald Ford impersonation.


On another note - if you haven't checked out the Buena Vista Social Club, do yourself a favor and get a copy. A collection of Cuban musicians from the heydays performing "son" music. Truly outstanding. Shows what the world is missing out on since the Fidel regime and the resulting isolation of Cuba.

 

[milohimself]

The rest of the world isn't isolated, just the States. And all for a couple lousy votes in Florida. Actually, I take that back. John Kerry might have one if not for that. So I can wait a few more years until Monte Cristo's become legal in the US again.

 

[volinbham]

I was referring more to the change in Cuba as a tourist mecca. Prior to Castro, it was a true hotspot for travel - casinos, nightclubs, beaches, etc.