This article claims that this 102 year-old’s secret to long life is a shot of cognac a day.

What can you tell us about this story? Consider:

  • Is Essence a reliable publication?
  • Is it the original reporting source of the claim?
  • If the news story is real, does the headline accurately summarize the news story?
  • If the news story is fake or heavily distorted, where did it come from?