Date:19/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/19/stories/2008091958670100.htm

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World’s oldest man turns 113 in Japan

TOKYO: The world’s oldest man, Japan’s Tomoji Tanabe, turned 113 on Thursday and cited a big appetite but strict diet as secrets to his longevity. He lives with a son and daughter-in-law, and has eight children, 25 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.