We'd all like to know the secret to a long, happy life, but one World War II veteran is crediting a wholly unlikely source for his long life: Coors beer.

Andrew E. Slavonic, who turns 102 today, rose to internet stardom last year when it was revealed that he had been drinking a Coors Light every day at 4pm for well over 10 years. Son Bob spoke to Fox News about how life has been for his father since his story was widely shared online;

“All I can say is that it has been one helluva of a year for dad. He has never had this much attention in his life. I really think he loves it.

102-year-old Andrew E. Slavonic credits his love of Coors Light beer with his long life:

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“He has met various people around town that have come up to him and wanted to shake his hand and ask him if it really the one Coors Light that keeps him going. He says it is. We go to the local VFW Post 764 every Friday for dinner and everyone there just loves seeing him and talking to him,”

Per Fox News, Slavonic was presented with a beer fridge from MillerCoors and offered with the opportunity to travel to the company's Colorado headquarters. As his son said;

“He has met so many nice people over this past year and hopes to keep meeting more. It seems like wherever we go, we run into someone that has seen him on TV with the Coors Light,”

And despite his internet stardom and all of the new experiences he's having, one ritual has stayed exactly the same: his daily Coors Light.

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Fox News reports that the 102-year-old began drinking a Coors every day at 4pm 16 years ago, but he's been a fan of the brand for even longer.

His son Bob says that he actually started drinking regular Coors, before switching to Coors Light and finding that he preferred the flavour.

“When people ask me about my dad and I tell them that he is going to be 102, they just don't believe that he is that old but only looks like he is in his 70's.

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“As time goes on, there are not too many WWII veterans around, especially in Pittsburgh and that drink one Coors Light Beer every day at 4:00 pm, that is EST.”

Cheers to you, Andrew, and happy birthday!

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An American World War II veteran has opened up about what he believes the secret to a long life is, after turning 103 years old. Frank Pugliano Sr. celebrated his 103rd birthday earlier this month as his son shared a sweet tribute to him on Facebook. The war veteran was seen wearing a commemorative hat and military shirt as he posed next to a birthday balloon.See the photo below: Frank, who is from Pennsylvania, called his latest birthday the greatest dat of his life as he celebrated with family and friends at Boyce Park, outside of Pittsburgh, last weekend. He told WTAE: "The greatest day of my life. I never thought I’d be here at 103, going from what I went through. You never know. "A lot of my friends never made it, but I made it."And as for what he thinks helped him live such a long life? Frank credits Coca-Cola and dark chocolate for his longevity, which is definitely something we can get behind. Frank was born in Italy but immigrated to the US when he was just six years old, with the Tribune-Review stating that he graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1942.He enlisted in the US Army and served for three years, during which time he survived a Japanese torpedo attack while he was deployed on a convoy mission to Luzon in the Philippines.He revealed that he saw many of his young comrades killed in the attack. Frank was honorably discharged from the army in 1945, but kept on working until the grand old age of 98, most recently maintaining the clubhouse at an over-55s residential community. After returning home from the army, Frank married his high school sweetheart Mary Strough and the couple had 65 happy years of marriage until she died in 2011. He also worked as a diesel mechanic after his military service, specializing in heavy equipment. As well as Coca-Cola and dark chocolate, Frank also previously credited his "good Italian genes" for his long life and remaining active after turning 100 years old. He said at the time: "The doctor told me, ‘Whatever you’re doing, do it.'"Frank has remained very active into his triple digits, with his only worry being bad knees. Frank has remained active well past his 100th birthday. Credit: Daniel Lozano Gonzalez/Getty ImagesHis son, Frank Jr., said at the time: "His health is remarkable and he doesn’t look his age. His frame of mind, everything … it’s absolutely incredible."And even at 103, Frank still cuts his own grass and maintains his own home to stay active, and uses his iPad to keep up with his friends and family over Facebook each day, adding: "That’s how I keep in touch with my relatives."What a man - here's to many more happy and healthy years! Featured image credit: Frank Pugliano Jr./Facebook

A picture of a dying grandfather sharing a beer with his loved ones has touched people all over the world.

87-year-old Norbert Schemm, who hails from Appleton, Wisconsin had a simple request for his final moments: to be with the people he loved most and share a beer with them.

The family reminisced and laughed together, before posing for a photograph that was later shared to Twitter by Schemm's grandson, Adam.

These bikers came together to fulfil a dying man's last wish:

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And the image was met by an overwhelming reaction from strangers all over the world; Adam's tweet has had more than 32,000 retweets and 327,000 likes at the time of writing.

He wrote;

"My grandfather passed away today. Last night all he wanted to do was to have one last beer with his sons."

The BBC reports Adam as saying of his grandfather:

"My grandpa had been relatively healthy over the course of his life but it was on the Sunday last week while he was in hospital that they realised it would be the end. He called his grandchildren to tell us on the Monday. We took the picture Tuesday night and then he died from stage four colon cancer on Wednesday."

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"My dad told us that grandpa had wanted a beer and now when I look at that picture it gives me solace.

"I can tell my grandpa is smiling. He's doing what he wanted to do - it was an impromptu moment."

He revealed that he was initially unsure as to whether to post the image, due to its bittersweet context, but he says it has helped with the grief his family is experiencing:

"It's actually helped us with our grief. It's comforting to see that my grandparents and their children were all together in his final moments."

And in an incredibly touching turn of events, other Twitter users have been replying to Adam's tweet to share images of their own loved ones, and their own stories.

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Adam's photo has led to strangers all over the world coming together in memory of their own loved ones online, and that's a beautiful thing.

Joe Rogan has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Bud Light after they partnered with Dylan Mulvaney.

On April 1, the 26-year-old trans activist - who has amassed 10.8 million followers on TikTok - took to her Instagram to share a promotional video of her dressed up as Audrey Hepburn and drinking beer.

The ad partnership was to promote its March Madness competition. Mulvaney also shared photos of commemorative cans the company sent to her with her face on them as a way to celebrate the "365 Days of Girlhood" milestone she recently reached.

The collaboration led to a fierce backlash from users, including rock star Kid Rock, who posted a video on Twitter of himself shooting a rifle at the brand.

Check out Kid Rock's reaction below:

Controversial podcaster Joe Rogan seemingly quashed the drama surrounding the beer brand by disregarding the issue on Wednesday's episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.

"The thing is like about this Dylan Mulvaney thing is like, it's just someone who wants a lot of attention," Rogan said. "You're giving that someone a lot of attention, and you're trying to reach another audience. I saw it and I was like 'what the f*** is this?' My initial reaction is like 'this is silly.'"

Rogan and his guest, comedian Sam Tallent, cracked open up a can of Bud Light each and quipped about being "allies" as they proposed a toast, according to the New York Post.

"Here's my take," Rogan continued, per Newsweek. "What they're doing is just spreading the brand to an extra group of people. Why, if something is good, do you give a f*** who's got it?"

"I think it's goofy. Because I think that person [Mulvaney] is goofy. But if you want to hire a goofy person, like, Who gives a s***?" he said.

However, the podcaster "loved" seeing Kid Rock's shooting video, explaining: "I laughed at it. I told him that I thought it was funny, but also it doesn't make me mad. It just makes me like, what?"

Rogan then claimed that the drinks companies were using Mulvaney to market their brands with Tallent, adding: "And they’re trying to look more inclusive because of the assumptions people make about Bud Light drinkers."

"I think that it’s crazy when people get upset about that stuff because the people who get upset about this stuff value liberty and freedom so much and they want to live their lives undeterred by anyone’s rules," he added, as cited by the publication.

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On April 11, the content creator - who had facial feminization surgery late last year - opened up about some of the scrutiny she faces as a trans woman during an episode of the Onward With Rosie O'Donnell podcast.

"The reason that I think I am so…I’m an easy target is because I’m so new to this," Mulvaney said. "I think going after a trans woman that’s been doing this for like 20 years is a lot more difficult. I think maybe they think that there’s some sort of chance with me…But what is their goal?"

Mulvaney also stated that while she doesn’t let the hateful remarks on social media get to her, the backlash is a sign that things need to change.

"I’m not worried about the people talking about me on their podcasts, I’m worried about their listeners," she added. "And I also think that it’s just a heavy time. And it’s time to step up, for sure."

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Some people can't even imagine making it to the end of the working week, let alone 101 years of age.

Though, that's not the case for a woman in Arizona who recently celebrated her 101st birthday. The loveable matriarch has even credited tequila with giving her a long, happy life.

Mary Flip from Chandler, Arizona, has lived through the Great Depression and World War II, seen 18 US Presidents, and experienced the world without televisions or smartphones. She was there long before our obsession with TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, but her fiery personality is as strong as ever.

Speaking to Arizona Family TV, Mary spent her early years in Illinois and revealed that her mother died when she was young. At just 15, Mary ended up becoming the only surviving member of her family.

When she turned 18, she moved to Mexico, got married, and lived a quiet life as a rancher, FOX Carolina reported. Then, upon falling pregnant, Mary returned to the USA, settling in Chicago.

Eventually becoming a mother to six children, Mary became an artist and was even recognized by the Chicago School of Art for her talents.

"I really like to draw. And I was able to figure out that things change even as you're drawing them. So, I was able to develop and make them look real. It took time but I had nothing else to do except raise a bunch of kids," she told the outlet.

When asked what her secret to a long life was, the centenarian replied: "Oh, my secret. Hmm, I don't know... Tequila."

Arizona Family TV published the story to their Twitter account, which became flooded with heartfelt comments from users wanting to congratulate Mary on her momentous birthday.

Someone commented: "Cheers and Happiest Birthday. Love your lip color, hair, smile and positive outlook!! Enjoy the day, week and new birth year !!"

"Really a blessing to live 101 years old Happy birthday," another added.

Though, others decided to take Mary's advice, declaring their intentions to stock up on booze in an effort to prolong their lives. "That’s it I'm going straight to the liquor store and buying several bottles of tequila," one user quipped.

Another simply said: "Say no more," and accompanied their tweet with a GIF of a woman downing a shot.

Well, I'm sadly not a fan of tequila myself. Surely vodka counts though, right?

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Last Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and saw people across the world gather to honour the millions of soliders who gave their lives.

However, one moving tribute on social media in particular brought home the great sacrifice that military servicemen and women regularly make in the line of duty.

A photo uploaded to Facebook by an unknown soldier shows eight pints of beer sitting on a pub table: one drink for each of his fallen comrades who died on the battlefield in Afghanistan.

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In addition, a picture of each soldier sits beneath each pint, with a Royal British Legion poppy on top of the glass.

According to reports, the image was first uploaded to Facebook by an unidentified serviceman, who bought the drinks in a pub on Armistice Day. It remains unknown where and when the picture was originally taken.

It moved one soldier so much that he shared it on Twitter, with his post quickly going viral and serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifice made by millions in World War I andAfghanistan, as well as the many other conflicts over the years.

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Soon enough, hundreds of people from across the globe had taken to the comment section to express how much the image had moved them, with one social media user claiming it was the most powerful image they had seen all week.

"Probably the most powerful image I've seen all week.  Something we can all relate to as well in some way," Twitter user @DaveClarkDesign wrote. "We can't all imagine life in the forces and the true horror of war. BUT losing 8 very special people to anything, sometimes needlessly, is heart breaking. Lovely gesture (sic)".

Fellow Twitter user @sjwright agreed, writing: "It’s hard to live a life without the pain of conflict and those that helped you survive it around you any longer. It’s the story behind every photo every pint that makes this person continue there life and honour those left behind."

Another person online mourned the young men who had fallen in the war, with @OBrien1968 saying: "You can just picture the young men sitting around the table chatting and laughing , except they are not. They’re dead and gone."

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A total of 456 British men and women died in Afghanistan after the operation to stop the Taliban began in the autumn of 2001.

The First World War was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, with an estimated 17 million people losing their lives. Of these soldiers, more than 700,000 are said to be British.

Remembrance Day, or Veterans Day in the United States, is a day to remember and honour those who sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

It falls on 11 November every year, with a two-minute silence held at 11am to represent that hostilities formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month".