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Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American man. He is the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. Wadlow was born and raised in Alton, Illinois, a small city near St. Louis, Missouri. [1]
Sandra Elaine Allen (June 18, 1955 – August 13, 2008) was an American woman who was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest woman in the world. [1] [2] She was 7 feet 7 inches (231 cm) tall. [2] Allen wrote a book, Cast a Giant Shadow. Although over the years other women have taken the title of the tallest woman, Allen held it ...
The Chained Oak is an oak tree, tied in chains, near to the village of Alton, Staffordshire, England. The tree, referred to as "The Old Oak", is the subject of a local legend involving the Earl of Shrewsbury and an old beggar woman. It is located on a public footpath to the left of the Chained Oak B&B.
Members of the “never retire” club include Miriam Todd, a 100-year-old woman who still works 50 hours a week at the family furniture store in New Jersey; and 101-year-old Dr. Howard Tucker, an ...
A 101-year-old woman who still works says having a job is one of her longevity secrets. Jayne Burns drives herself to work and enjoys being with people.
At 100, Miriam Todd still works 50 hours a week at her furniture store in New Jersey. She shares her simple tips for a long life and why she won't retire.
First Lady of Greece; ex-wife of Prime Minister of Greece Andreas Papandreou, women's rights activist, writer, author and columnist [202] Mary Morello: F: October 1, 1923: 101 years, 132 days: American: Free speech activist [203] Surindra Nath Sharma: M: October 3, 1923: 101 years, 130 days: Indian: Army general and military engineer [204 ...
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