Kicker - The health benefits of chicken brains

A man in Australia set a record just by living: Dexter Kruger is 111 years old. That makes him Australia’s oldest-ever man.

The oldest person was a woman who died 20 years ago at the verified age of 114.

But those who know Kruger say they won’t be surprised at all if he claims the record. They say he has an amazing memory.

He’s currently writing his autobiography.

And he’s got some advice:

KRUGER: Find something you like to do and do it well. I set myself a goal when I was quite young, and I achieved that.

Achieved his goal of succeeding at cattle ranching on his 13,000 acres.

But that’s not the secret to his longevity.

Here’s the secret—if you can handle the truth.

According to Kruger, the secret is eating chicken brains.

MARY REICHARD, HOST: Ewwwwwwwww.

EICHER: I knew you’d like that.

Your mileage may vary.

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