Potential Oldest People: A Global Investigation

Marcelino 'Mashico' Abad Tolentino, a Peruvian man, has possibly become the world's oldest person at 125 years, known for his healthy lifestyle. Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, Aqel Nazir claims to be 140 years old, asserting he was born in the 1880s and recounting events from the 1919 Third Anglo-Afghan War. The Taliban has initiated an investigation to verify Nazir's claims, which lack documentary evidence, but if confirmed, would make him the oldest person ever. Nazir's multi-generational family supports his claim, urging the Taliban to confirm his age with scientific methods or documentation. Currently, the record for the oldest verified person is held by Jeanne Calment, who lived for 122 years. Both Tolentino and Nazir's stories highlight ongoing interests and challenges in verifying claims of extreme longevity.