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Maria de Jesus-dos Santos is a Portuguese supercentenarian, and, since the November 26, 2008 death of American, Edna Parker, at age 115 years 220 days, is the world's oldest verified living person.

Want to know what it takes to live to 100? Read an excerpt of a book that explores that very question.

American Edna Scott Parker was born April 20, 1893 and at age 115, is currently recognized as the oldest person in the world following the death of Yone Minagawa of Japan on August 13, 2007.

He once credited "cigarettes, whiskey and wild women" for his longevity. We think it's his sense of humor! But Henry Allingham, born June 6, 1896 is now the world's oldest man.

She's 110 years old and has voted in every Presidential election since 1920. Onie Ponder is one in a million.

She's 110, mentally sharp and anxious to share what she believes to be the secret of longevity! How has Ruth Leiber managed to stay healthy and vibrant? She explains.

Click to see an updated list of the 10 oldest people who ever lived.

Some of the wisest people in the world are sharing their stories -- through some of the youngest. Find out how one man's plans for leaving a legacy turned out even bigger than he had hoped.