These two ladies hold a United States record, but not for any reason you’d immediately expect!
We probably don’t have to remind you of the special twin bonds we frequently report on here at LittleThings. Whether it’s giggles in the bathtub or sharing an inseparable bond, their unique sibling relationships have inspired us time and time again.
But living to be over a century old? Now that’s one for the books…
Inez Harries and Venice Shaw are centenarian twins from Burbank, California who celebrated their 100th birthday back in 2011 with a special reception acknowledging their apparent ability to cheat death. ‘The odds of being a twin and having both individuals reach the age of 100 is one in 700 million,” says the newscaster in the video below. 700 million — that’s a pretty narrow window of opportunity! These women have lived to see the invention of airplanes and telephones! You have to watch to the end because hearing them talk about it is precious…
Last January, these two extraordinary women celebrated their 103rd birthday together. And if you’d like to know how they’ve managed to crack the recipe for a youth elixir, the Ventura County Star may have some answers.
In an interview their granddaughter Joyce Spencer told VCS, “They will say the secret to their longevity is that they’ve been lucky to have good health. That is true, but I think their positive outlook and resilience […] are their true secrets to longevity and happiness.”
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