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World's tallest woman dies in China
A Chinese woman who was certified as the tallest in the world has died, an official from her hometown said Wednesday.
Dec 5, 2012
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Italian Emma Morano, last known survivor of 19th century, dies at 117
Emma Morano, an Italian woman believed to have been the oldest person alive and the last survivor of the 19th century, died Saturday at the age of 117, Italian media reported.
Apr 15, 2017
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World tallest man finally stops growing, US doctors say
Good news for Turkey's Sultan Kosen, at eight foot three (2.51 meters) the world's tallest living man: he can now say with confidence that he's finally grown up.
Mar 16, 2012
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To no longer grow is a 'blessing' for world's tallest man
Turkey's Sultan Kosen, at eight foot three (2.51 meters) the world's tallest living man, says it's "a blessing" he is no longer growing thanks to radiosurgery in the United States.
Mar 16, 2012
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Japanese confirmed as world's oldest living man aged 112
Masazo Nonaka from Japan was recognised Tuesday as the world's oldest man at the ripe old age of 112, as his family revealed his secret: sweets and hot baths.
Apr 10, 2018
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World's oldest woman turns 115 in Japan
The world's oldest woman celebrated her 115th birthday on Tuesday in a Japanese nursing home with her favourite mackerel sushi dish on the menu.
Mar 5, 2013
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Robotics startup launches first medically approved 3-D printed bionic arms
A robotics company which began as a startup at Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) has launched the world's first medically certified 3-D printed artificial arms for amputees.
Apr 25, 2018
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Millions of people bend and twist their bodies for Yoga Day
Millions of yoga enthusiasts across the world bent and twisted their bodies in complex postures Sunday to mark the first International Yoga Day.
Jun 21, 2015
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China firm sets record for thinnest latex condom: Guinness
A Chinese manufacturer has set the record for the world's thinnest latex condom with one measuring 0.036 millimetres, Guinness World Records said on Thursday.
Feb 20, 2014
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World's oldest siblings living in Sardinia: reports
The Melis siblings on the island of Sardinia are officially the world's oldest with nine brothers and sisters clocking up a total of 818 years between them, Italian newspapers reported on Tuesday.
Aug 21, 2012
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