A roundup of extraordinary stories from around the world.
Meet the 105-year-old sprinter who would love to race Usain Bolt
Hidekichi Miyazaki set a record as the world's oldest competitive sprinter one day after turning 105, but said he was disappointed at falling short of his own personal best.
http://tinyurl.com/hs8ne47
Hero grandma aces 'beer mile,' says she could have done it faster drinking scotch
Elvira Montes from Texas beat her 47-year-old daughter's time and put her son-in-law to shame — he didn't even finish the race.
http://tinyurl.com/zsmrrud
Six things that could send you to an early grave
There may be hidden dangers in the things we do every day and don't even think about.
http://tinyurl.com/nf3wp3w
World's first anti-aging drug could see humans live to 120
Scientists believe the common diabetes drug metformin could hold the secret of long life, and they want to start a groundbreaking human trial this year.
http://tinyurl.com/n9tqz7l
City opens playground for the over-70s only
The "older people's play area" in Manchester, England, features six pieces of equipment — and the slogan "Never too old to play" — designed to provide gentle exercise.
http://tinyurl.com/j3ep3do
Village of the dolls
In a shrinking Japanese village, an artist creates replicas of residents who move away or die.
http://tinyurl.com/j7jn7zo