The world's oldest known living person has celebrated her 115th birthday.
Gertrude Baines was honoured at a convalescent hospital in Los Angeles with music, a letter from President Barack Obama, and a cake with candles.
Friends sang to her and she was presented with a certificate from Guinness World Records.
She looked around and said, "Who are you all? get the fuck out of my house!"
The woman is 115 years old. One hundred and fifteen years old, born in the 19th century. Quite an achievement; a truly remarkable achievement. She's lived through the Great War, the depression, the second world war, the civil rights movement, the moon landings, the invention of the mass produced automobile, TV, air travel etc.
How does she get to celebrate this momentous day? With and I quote "some music, a letter from the President and a cake!"
Really pushed the boat out for her then!
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