As the only living person born in the 1800s, Italy’s Emma Morano’s life spans three centuries, making her the world’s oldest person alive. Over the years, she’s survived multiple wars, an abusive marriage, and the loss of her only child, a son. According to the BBC, Morano, who celebrated her 117th birthday on Tuesday, credits…
via The World’s Oldest Woman Emma Morano Celebrates Her 117th Birthday — TIME

