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A 100-Year-Old Granny To Take Parachute Plunge

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 12/21/2009 - 6:50am

Turning 100 is a huge milestone but a Brazilian grandmother wants more. Aida Mendes celebrated her personal centennial last month.

Now, for Christmas she wants to jump out of a plane. Her grandson dared her to try a parachute jump — if she does, she'll be the world's oldest jumper.

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