109-Year-Old Woman Shared the Secret to a Long Life

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Some people are blessed with a long life. But is there a secret to longevity?

Well, according to science, if you want to lead a healthy life, which probably has to do with the number of age you reach, you need to eat healthy, exercise, be active, and have a social life. But who else would tell us exactly what leads to reaching many years of age than those who celebrated a milestone of turning 100 and even more years old?

 Susannah Mushatt Jones, a woman who got to live to 106, claimed that eating bacon on a regular basis added to her long life.

In order to learn more of the lifestyle and the habits of centenarians, Holiday Retirement commissioned a national survey in 2015. The answers they got from the elderly were pretty amazing. Some were surprising as well.

One of the most unconventional responses came from a 109-year-old woman from Scotland named Jessie Gallan.

Jessie, who passed away shortly after the survey was conducted, lived in a nursing home and was described by her caretakers as a vibrant person.

“Jessie is a lovely woman. She has got her best friend here, Sarah Jane, and they are always together. She likes her music and likes her exercise class and is a very independent person. Jessie is always walking about,” caretaker Gillian Bennett told STV when talking of Jessie.

Jessie was born in 1906 on a farm in Kintore, Scotland. She and her family, her parents and her six siblings lived in a two-bedroom cottage and slept on a straw-filled mattress.

Back in the day, not many young women attended school, but Jessie was among the lucky ones to start her education. However, she soon left school in order to work as a maid and later in the service industry in both the city and countryside.

Asked what her secret to such a long life was, Jessie stunned the reporter by saying, “My secret to a long life has been staying away from men. They’re just more trouble than they’re worth.”

Hearing this bold statement, we are certain there are AMENS coming from other women out there.

Besides avoiding men, Jessie said that another secret of hers was a dairy component. “I like my porridge. I have all my life.”

It turns out that the right life choices related can add to their longevity. For Jessie, that was staying away from men and having her oatmeal.

The truth is that what works for one person may not be fit for another, so we should all do what makes us happy. I guess that’s the ultimate secret to a long life.

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The life of Serena Williams, one of the best female tennis players in the world

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When it comes to female tennis, two of the names that come to mind are those of sisters Venus and Serena Williams.

The road to brilliance for these sisters didn’t come overnight, but with a lot of hard work and immense number of hours of practice. It’s safe to say that they owe much of their success to their father Richard, who saw tennis as a way of providing a better life for his daughters.

At the time they were still very young, he wrote what is now considered the legendary 78-page-plan on how to practice and become successful in the sport. The idea of his girls getting involved in the game came to Richard after he had seen Romanian tennis player Virginia Ruzici receive $20,000 for winning the 1978 French Open. He knew nothing about the game, but he was so determined to teach Venus and Serena master it that he quit his job and dedicated all his time on learning how to become a master of the game himself while his wife Oracene provided for the family who consisted of seven people living in a two-bedroom home.

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Serena played in her first junior tournament when she was just nine years of age and made it to the final. There, her opponent was nobody else but her sister Venus.

At the age of 13, Serena made her pro-debut at the Bell Challenge in Quebec but lost the match in less than an hour.

Then, in 1997, during the Ameritech Cup, Serena beat No. 7 ranked Mary Pierce, then No. 4 ranked Monica Seles, making her the lowest-ranked player (No. 304) to beat two top-ten opponents in one tournament.

From that moment on, it took Serena only two years to become a sensation and a huge tennis star adored by many. Not only she started winning major tournaments, such as Grand Slams, but she found herself on the covers of prestigious magazines such as Sport Illustrated and signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Puma.

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At the same time, Venus was reaching quite a success in her own right and the rivalry between the sisters was apparent.

Becoming two of the best female tennis players in the world, Serena defeated Venus in the French Open, the US. Open, the Wimbledon final and, in early 2003, she won her first Australian Open.

What Serena achieved on the tennis court is a staggering number of titles.

Both Serena and Venus have been fierce advocates for gender equality in sports and have served as inspiration to many young people who dreamed of conquering the tennis courts.

“[Serena] undeniably revolutionized women’s tennis, and gave so many women and girls, especially those within the Black community, a powerful representation of what it looks like to rise above adversity, fight for what you believe, and be a champion,” Marisa Grimes, chief diversity & inclusion officer at the United States Tennis Association, told Insider.

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Earlier in August, great Serena Williams announced she is retiring, and that certainly means spending her days with her daughter Olympia and her husband, Alexis Ohanian.

Serena and Alexis met when they were both staying at a same hotel in Rome, the place where he would propose a year later.

As he sat next to Serena’s table, she tried to chase him off by sending Zane Haupt, who handled her business development opportunities, go and tell Alexis there was a rat under his table. His answer was that he’s from Brooklyn and sees rats all the time.

Since she realized he wasn’t going anywhere, Serena invited Alexis to her table. It was then that he realized she was the famous tennis player. He, however, had never watched a single game of tennis until then as he didn’t have respect for the sport. But meeting Serena changed that.

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Alexis is best known as the founder of Reddit. He and his business partners sold the site for $15 million. Today, its worth is estimated at $4 billion.

Some years after selling it, Alexis went back to Reddit as an executive chairman but left the position in 2020.

Serena has spoken of her daughter Olympia and said that nothing she does for her ever feels like a sacrifice.

In the past, the tennis goddess never thought she would be a mother, or at least, she believed there would be someone taking care of her child 24/7, but once Olympia was welcomed into the world, that all changed.

Serena says she’s “an incredibly hands-on mother.”

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Serena remains one of the greatest female players there are.

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How Priscilla Presley, 77, had plastic surgery procedure gone wrong: Inside her life

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The first ever meeting between The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and his wife Priscilla was a serendipitous one.

Priscilla and her family were living in Germany at the time, and Elvis was serving in the United States Army’s 3rd Armored Division.

One day, she was eating at a restaurant when a customer approached her and asked her if she wanted to meet Elvis.

She was quick to say ‘yes,’ and met him that same night.

“Three or four of Elvis’ friends were with their dates, and a couple of girls dropped by. It was a very casual evening – a family atmosphere. Elvis was sitting in a chair when I arrived and he got up and shook my hand. Then reality hit me, and I thought, ‘What am I doing here?” she recalled in her book.

It looked like The King knew this girl was the love of his life the moment he laid eyes on her. During the next two years of their life, the two stayed in touch before Elvis invited her to spend the summer with him in his Los Angeles place. By the next spring, Priscilla moved to the US in a house near Graceland before she moved in with Elvis.

The couple tied the knot on May 1, 1967 and welcomed their first and only child Lisa Marie the following year.

“My wedding was very unusual,” Priscilla told Closer Weekly. “It was the people closest to us, and private, and that’s how we wanted it. We didn’t want a fan club.”

The union didn’t last long, and the couple finalized their divorce in 1973. The reason behind the split that left many in shock was infidelity on both sides.

“He wasn’t faithful,” Priscilla told AU News. “Not that he had someone special, but when you’re in the entertainment business there is always that and I tried to turn my back to that, but I just didn’t want to share him.”

On the day of their divorce, the two left the courthouse hand in hand. They both spoke how they still loved each other, despite the decision to get separated.

“I divorced him even though I still loved him, but I needed to find out what the world was like, but the greatest thing about our relationship is that we still loved each other,” Priscilla said.

Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley & Elvis Presley in Hawaii, California (Photo by Magma Agency/WireImage)

Unfortunately, Elvis passed away at the age of just 42, leaving the entire world mourning his loss.

After his death, Priscilla turned the Graceland into a tourist attraction and pursued a career as an actress. Her most significant roles are that of Jane Spencer in the successful Naked Gun films and Jenna Wade on the long-running television series Dallas.

She also became part of the infamous Church of Scientology defined by many as a cult, which is the church to many celebrities, among which Tom Cruise.

LOS ANGELES – circa 1991: Actress Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis Presley, leaves Spago restaurant.

Priscilla was involved with Rob Kardashian from 1975 to 1976 and then dated Marco Garibaldi for almost two decades with whom she has her son Navarone Anthony Garibaldi, a musician and part of the band Them Guns. Priscilla is a grandmother to four grandchildren. Sadly, her grandson Benjamin Keough died of suicide on 14th of July 2020. Lisa Marie Presley was said to be left completely heartbroken. Her manager Roger Widynowski told TMZ, “She is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twins and her oldest daughter Riley. She adored that boy. He was the love of her life.”

14NOV97: Actress PRISCILLA PRESLEY at the 5th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala & Fashion Show at the Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles.

Over the years, many speculated that Priscilla underwent a number of correction surgeries, one of which was botched. Sadly, she was one of the victims of Argentinian-born Dr. Daniel Serrano who was later arrested for injecting low-grade industrial silicone similar to that used by mechanics to grease car parts in his patients.

“Priscilla Presley was one of many documented victims of Dr. Serrano,” her spokesperson said in 2008.

“An investigation which uncovered his misconduct ultimately lead to his imprisonment. Ms. Presley dealt with this matter years ago and everything is now well.”

LOS ANGELES – MAY 04: Priscilla Presley arrives for the 2019 Humane Society Gala on May 04, 2019 in Hollywood, CA

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Robert Stephen Mulholland, the medical director and physician owner SpaMedica Cosmetic Surgery and Infinite Vitality Clinics in Canada, explained that Priscilla’s surgeries had a good start but a bad finish, saying her cheeks are a little over-augmented and her mouth is a little pulled.

“Her brows, which used to be very severe eight years ago when she had a brow lift that changed her whole look, are now settled. And her eyes actually look fairly reasonable,” Dr. Mulholland told Now to Love.

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“I think at this point you’d want her not to do any more volume with the mid-face section – just let it settle a bit. If she’s had a tension pull, allow it to relax. And just allow her face to age more appropriately,” he said.

One thing about Priscilla Presley is certain, she’s doing a great job keeping Elvis’ legacy alive.

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Man’s mother-in-law was pictured sitting on a chair in the kitchen, and that changed everything

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You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family, and most of us are perfectly aware that family relationships can be tough at times.

It is a common belief that out of all the relationships between members of a family, the one between the son-in-law and the mother-in-law is often the most tenuous one, so it makes it hard for many women to just sit and watch the war unfolding between the people they love; their husband and mother.

A man named Scott and his mother-in-law, Sharon, didn’t get along. He thought she was not minding her own business and she believed her daughter could choose better. The two, however, didn’t show any hostility towards each other all for the sake of the happiness of the woman whom they both loved unconditionally.

However, an unpleasant event changed the relationship between these two forever and Scott is now trying to teach everyone a lesson of acceptance.

Namely, his wife was diagnosed with cancer, and she needed help around the clock. With Scott having to work and provide for the medical bills, it was Sharon who took care of her daughter. In order to do so, she and her husband, who was a war veteran, moved in with Scott and his wife.

What Scott saw in Sharon during the two years she lived with them was a strong woman who was there for everyone despite the hardship and the personal struggles she was facing.

This is what Scott wrote of his mother-in-law:

“This is Sharon.

“I learned from her that it’s crucial to accept people for who they are, not for what you want them to be.

“My mother-in-law made it difficult for me to understand her when I first met her. She appeared to be behaving rudely demanding and aggressively. But I welcomed her into my family because I understood how much she meant to the love of my life. I still had no idea who she was after 7 years.

“When my ex-wife was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 30, with just a 10% chance of survival, when our world was wrecked and changed forever, Sharon calmly and firmly assumed the position for which she was born. She relocated to our home with her husband, who had sustained an injury during the Vietnam War, to work as my wife’s nurse. She transported both of the family’s patients to the more than 300 doctors they required, handled hundreds of prescriptions, performed the majority of our shopping over the course of two years, prepared all of our meals, washed all of our clothing, cleaned us, and made sure we were all okay at all times. And she did this even after receiving a cancer diagnosis while providing care for another person. She had her breast removed. She was also receiving chemotherapy. While working, she slowly sings. She speaks up on her own when no one would listen, and she moves through each day with dignity and humility. I took this image one day before heading to work. She was unaware that I was there,” Scott wrote.

“Friends, this is what greatness looks like when everything is serene and peaceful. Waiting for her daughter’s oatmeal to be prepared for the 300th time since she became ill. Chemotherapy caused her to lose her hair. Despite having every reason to give up, she chose not to. Not everyone gets the privilege to live with a superhero. And each day I am grateful beyond measure for it.”

The photo of Sharon speaks ultimate love, devotion, and what it means to never give up.

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This is what Lady Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana’s niece, looks like today

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Princess Diana was the princess of the people. She was a refreshment to the Royal family that many seemed to be looking forward to. Spontaneous, grounded, and with a heart of gold, she made everyone love her. Even today, years after her death, she still remains an icon the British and people from all around the world cherish.

Lady Di was a devoted mother who was willing to do everything for her children, Prince William and Prince Harry. She showed that her kids were most important to her, even more important than any Royal rules when she broke the protocol and attended the games at the school where she competed with other parents.

When she tragically died after being involved in a car crash, her niece Kitty Spencer was just 6.

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Kitty is the daughter of Princess Diana’s youngest brother Earl Charles Spencer. She and her cousins, William and Harry are reported to be close. Kitty was invited to the Royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018.

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Today, Kitty is a well-known name in the fashion world. She was featured on the covers of Hello Fashion Monthly and Vogue Japan and walked in fashion shows for Dolce and Gabbana. Currently, she’s spokesmodel for the Italian jewellery brand BVLGARI.

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Kitty is a stunning young lady and according to many, she resembles her aunt a lot.

Besides the looks, Kitty shares Princess Diana’s love for helping others and is involved in a number of charity organization that tend to help the vulnerable as well as an ambassador for an organization that helps homeless youths.

In 2007, Kitty accompanied William and Harry at a memorial ceremony in Princess Diana’s honor.

In 2021, Kitty got married to her tycoon boyfriend who is 32 years her senior and five years older than Kitty’s father, Earl.

Although she was very young when her aunt died, Kitty does have memories with her. Speaking to the Daily Mail she said, “I was so young when she died. There are only a few memories, but special and happy memories, and I’m so lucky to have those.”

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A father who lost his son in a vehicle accident has dedicated a particular spot to his memory along a lonely road

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There is no greater heartbreak than that of losing a child. Unfortunately, many parents have experienced this awful feeling that won’t let them move on with their life.

A man named Ray Olson is one of them. This bereaved father struggled to accept the fact that his son was gone, so in order to help himself even a bit with the pain that filled his heart, he decided to dedicate a specific spot by the side of the road to his son’s honor.

Sadly, the spot he chose, which was near the place where his son lost his life in a car crash with a drunk driver, belonged to a multimillion-dollar company.

Convinced that they wouldn’t let him create a sacred place there, Ray decided not to ask for permission because he was certain no one would ever even notice him visiting it. In order not to be spotted going there, he only went to the location when it was dark outside. He always went alone.

This father was tormented with sadness and these visits provide him with inner peace, at least for a short time.

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After nearly 13 years of silence, Ray found a ticket on the location. The piece of paper said that the company was planning on building something on that spot. Needless to say, Ray felt devastated. This location served as a connection to his son who was robbed of his life way too early.

But he then read the entire message and he couldn’t believe his eyes. Apparently, the owners of the company learned of Ray’s spot so they decided to build a real memorial in his son’s honor.

Eventually, they did what they promised and even placed a plaque which said the memorial was honoring Ray’s son. Next to it, they put a bench so Ray could sit there as longer as he wanted.

According to Chevron representative Joe Lorenz, this was now Ray’s location and he no longer needed to visit it during the night, trying not to be spotted.

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Unseen picture of Queen Elizabeth beaming released after her death

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For most Britons, Queen Elizabeth II was more than just a monarch who led their country for incredible 70 years. She was their strength and a motherly figure, thus her passing brought immense grief and sadness.

When the news of her ill-heatlh was shared in the media on the day of her passing, a huge number of people gathered together and filled the streets of the major cities around United Kingdom as a sign of support. The number of those that arrived at Balmoral Castle, the Queen’s summer residence where she passed away, was even bigger.

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When members of the royalty started arriving one by one, everyone assumed the Queen was living her last moments. Sadly, that happened to be the truth which left millions of people from all around the world heartbroken.

In a statement on Thursday, September 8, Buckingham Palace said:

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

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The new ruler of the country, King Charles III, the Queen’s eldest son, spoke to the nation and said, “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.

“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”

King Charles added, “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”

Following her passing, The Palace released a never-before-seen portrait of the late Queen. According to the Daily Mirror, the photo was taken in May of 2022, ahead of the Platinum Jubilee which marked her reign of 70 years during which she led the country through significant social changes. The portrait shows Queen Elizabeth’s radiant smile which became her signature feature over the years.

Her Majesty can be seen wearing a blue dress with her favorite three-strand pearl necklace, as well as pearl earrings and the clip brooches she received from her father King George VI in 1944.

Queen Elizabeth was said to have taken an active hand in planning her funeral which attracted record-breaking numbers of viewers from across the globe, who watched as her coffin was pulled through the streets of London.

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Bridget Fonda looks unrecognizable as she steps out for rare outing

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Acting talent definitely runs in the blood of the Fonda family. From Henry Fonda, his children, actor Peter Fonda and actress Jane Fonda, to his granddaughter Bridget, this name has always been sort of a synonym for the movie industry.

Bridget, who retired from acting, has captivated the attention of many with her incredible looks and skills.

Being born in the famous family of distinguished actors, her career was somehow determined from the moment she was welcomed into the world. Her passion for acting and the excitement she felt when she was cast for her school’s, Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles, production of Harvey was more than enough for young Bridget to be absolutely sure that embarking on a career as an actress was her calling.

Bridget’s first noteworthy role was that of Mandy Rice-Davies in Scandal for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Other prominent films that shaped her career are The Godfather Part III, where she played a journalist, Single White Female, Singles, Point of No Return, an American remake of the 1990 French film Nikita, and more. Her last movie was Snow Queen, which aired in 2002, after which she hasn’t appeared on screen.

During her acting career, Bridget turned down many roles in TV series because she wanted to focus on movies. One such role that she said no to was that of Ally McBeal in the same name series, which was later offered to actress Calista Flockhart. Ally McBeal was a huge hit and was loved worldwide, so we aren’t sure whether Bridget regretted not taking that role.

A year before she decided she had it enough of filming, gorgeous Bridget appeared as a Christmas lingerie model for H&M. She once said, ”Nudity is who people are at the most interesting point of the evening, when they take off their protective layer, when no one is watching.”

Bridget didn’t see herself as a type of person who would marry one day, but in 2003, she tied the knot with composer Danny Elfman. The two have a son, Oliver, and are still happily married.

As she wanted to focus on her family, Bridget left the spotlight some 20 years ago and not much has been heard of her during those years.

Recent photos of the actress show her drastic change in physical appearance. Many argue that she doesn’t resemble her old self.

In a dramatic departure from her skinny figure, Bridget was spotted wearing a pair of dark trousers and a black and white striped V-neck T-shirt. She was photographed earlier this year wearing the same top and similar pants while running errands with her husband and son.

In 2020, the couple sold their two adjacent mansions in Los Angeles for a combined price tag of $14.6 million and moved to a ranch instead. They were planning on staying there during the lockdown and until the end of the pandemic, but they eventually made the ranch their permanent home.

Without any make up and her grey hair in a ponytail, Bridget Fonda surprised her fans with her looks. She has gained a significant amount of weight and is far from the woman she used to look like.

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