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At 78, he is set to be the oldest coach in World Cup history when he takes charge of this game.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It is also the deepest and oldest known whale graveyard on Earth, according to research published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, with some fossils dating back 5.3 million years.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The “Dude” who conducted “Cantata Criolla” 16 years ago was a youthful advocate, barely older than the oldest now in YOLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The moment he steps on the pitch for Portugal, he will be the oldest outfield player at the 2026 World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Green was one of the oldest professors on campus, with gray hair that bushed out above his ears like the cheeks of a chipmunk.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin