The world's oldest twins are now 102 years old. Pieter and Paulus Langerock, who prefer to be called "Pierre and Paul," were born on July 8, 1913, just before World War I, in Belgium. They naturally celebrated their birthday by having a glass of wine each.
When asked about their secret to long life, Paul shares "there isn't much advice I can give. Don't waste your time fooling around, don't eat too much and don't run after women," which he says in a seamless mix of French and Dutch. The brothers also speak the local Ghent dialect.
Another secret of theirs is a glass of wine every day. "Get us a Bordeaux, but a good quality one," Paul instructed his nurse. Amazingly enough, the brothers only moved here to this retirement home in Ter Venne when they were both 99 years old.
Pierre and Paul had long careers as court magistrates during the 20th Century. They had also never married. They had each disapproved of each other's choice of partner throughout the years and have been each other's' companions ever since. They have lived with each other for most of their lives and even share a room to this day.
"He's the only one in the world who wishes me well," Pierre said, addressing his brother. "I don't trust anyone. I'm afraid of everyone."
While Pierre and Paul have lived a long life (certainly longer than many of us), they still have a few years to go to beat the title holders of the world record. Glen and Dale Moyer from the US lived until they were both 105.
When asked for comment on this, Paul said "we were 85 we went to the doctor and he told us, 'Don't think you'll live to be 100,'" and adds, "Well, I never really wanted to be this old."
