Emma Morano
Not only is Emma Morano currently the oldest living person on Earth, but she’s also the oldest Italian, ever. Also considered to be one of the five oldest people in world history, and also the only person still alive that was born in the 1800’s. As of this writing, Emma is 117 years old and will be 118 November 29th. She claims her longevity is due to her maintaining the same diet of 3 eggs, a bit of raw meat, and Italian pasta, for the last 90 years!