How-old.net guesses your age — with so-so accuracy

May 9, 2015 at 10:39PM

Age is more than a number

Guessing a person's age can be kind of fun, or get you in a lot of trouble. This past week, it was a viral time waster that took over people's social feeds. Microsoft debuted its one-trick-pony website, how-old.net, and people ran wild. Simply post a photo and the site will use facial recognition to guess your age or your friend's age or anyone's age — depending on whose photo you submit. We uploaded Yoda. Answer: 83. Sorry, Microsoft. The age 900 master Yoda is.

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