With old age comes wisdom, they say. Aside from our cultures, our heritage and those quirky nuggets of common sense characteristic of a life lived over a long time, one continues to wonder how they do it. How does a human live so long? What is the secret to a long and healthy life? Such questions must be common for these women, each born in at the turn of the 19th century. These five people are the oldest living people on Earth. And yes, they're all women.

1. Emma Morano

Born on November 29, 1899, Emma resides in Italy. She continues to live independently in Northern Italy and takes care of herself and her house on her own.

Her secret? A daily glass of homemade brandy!

Also, when she was 20, the doctor suggested one raw and one cooked egg a day, a practice which she continues to this day. Some pasta and minced meat for lunch and a couple of biscuits for lunch and dinner. She also sleeps before 7 pm and gets up around 6 am.

2. Susannah Mushatt Jones

Born on July 6, 1899 , "Miss Sussie" Jones is the oldest living person in the United States. While you might hear the rest in the list talk about a simple living, Sussie's weakness is a lot more simple: high-end lace lingerie.

The woman loves her barbecue chicken and her bacon.

In her words, "Oh sure, you can never get too old to wear fancy stuff."

True that.