This is just incredible! Can you imagine living basically TWO lifetimes?
The Telegraph writes:
Besse Cooper’s birthday celebrations were held at her residence in Monroe, Georgia – although this year, unlike last, there was no Elvis impersonator at the party.
A researcher from Guinness Book of World Records was on hand at Mrs Cooper’s birthday party to deliver the Tennessee native her second plaque that certifies her as the oldest person on the planet.
“We thought one was enough,” said her son, Sidney Cooper, 76.
“She still remembers things and thinks clearly and talks.
“But she has her good days and her bad days. I’d say she sleeps about 80 per cent of the time.”
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