100-year-old wins bet on own life span

A British man celebrated his 100th birthday more than £7000 ($19,011) richer after placing a bet 10 years ago - on his own life expectancy.

Arthur Best bet he would reach his centenary - which he did on Sunday - and as well as his special congratulatory telegram from the Queen he had his winnings on the 66:1 wager to enjoy.

His secret? Well, according to his son Edward: "He gave up smoking years ago. Has a drop of Scotch each night but he is not a great drinker."