This just makes me smile.

[arrianna]

If only more kids would muster up this much envy to learn these days...

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 09:04 GMT 10:04 UK

Kenya's oldest school pupil, Kimani Nganga Maruge, is in New York to address the United Nations on the importance of free primary education.

The 85-year-old is urging help for some 100 million children denied education because of poverty. "To me, Liberty is going to school and learning," he said.

The great-grandfather holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest person to start school.

He began in 2004 after the government introduced free primary schooling.

"You are never too old to learn," he said.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4244520.stm
( I apologize if the link does not work. It's my first link try...)

[Missy M]

1. A great way to stay young.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Great post. Welcome to DU, arrianna.

Thanks for the inspirational item. The link works fine.

[arrianna]

3. It is my first post!

Thank you! I though I would take a minute away from my pissed-offedness at the Gov't to add a bit o' sunshine.

[Sweet Freedom]

4. Welcome to DU /nt

[arrianna]

5. I guess

nobody cares about the old fart. I'll give him a cheers then
:yourock: :headbang: :toast: