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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Hannah Al-Othman

World’s oldest man celebrates 112th birthday in Merseyside

John Alfred Tinniswood tucks into fish and chips
John Alfred Tinniswood says he eats fish and chips every Friday. Photograph: Longeviquest

The world’s oldest living man has turned 112 at his care home in Merseyside.

John Alfred Tinniswood, who lives in Southport, put his long life down to “just luck”, and said he did not follow a special diet, except for eating fish and chips every Friday.

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