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World's oldest living man, 112-year-old Yasutaro Koide, shares secret to longevity

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Aug 23, 2015

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"The best thing is to not overdo," Koide, who officially received the "world's oldest man" title from Guinness World Records on Friday, told The Associated Press. The former tailor received a plaque and vase as three of his seven children, two of his nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild looked on.

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– The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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