Results: 10 oldest things on Earth

AUTOMOBILE: The De Dion-Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout, La Marquise. Approximate Date: 1884 A.D. Location: France. Dubbed "La Marquise," this steam-powered vehicle still functions today and is the world's oldest operating automobile. The four-wheeled contraption, which was built during the Victorian era for a French aristocrat, is equipped with a tiller instead of a wheel and could reach a top speed of 38 miles per hour. La Marquise won the world's first car race in 1887. It was sold at auction in 2011 to an unnamed buyer in Hershey, Pa., for $4.6 million.

GLASSES: Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga's Eyeglasses. Approximate Date: 1436-1490 A.D. Location: Japan. The world's oldest pair of eyeglasses date back to the 15th century. They were owned by Shogun Yoshimasa Ashikaga of Japan. Both the eyeglasses and their case were made of hand-crafted white ivory. They can be found at the Daisen-in Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Eyeglasses were probably invented in Italy in the late 13th century.

BAR: Sean's Bar. Approximate Date: 900 A.D. Location: Athlone, Ireland. Sean's Bar in Athlone, Ireland has been serving drinks for over a millennium. The watering hole, about two hours away from Dublin, has been confirmed as the oldest bar in Europe and quite likely the rest of the world by the Guinness Book of World Records. And if anyone knows about Irish bars, it is Guinness. The pub is still active and has live music frequently.

CURRENCY: Lydian Stater. Approximate Date: 750-560 B.C. It's believed the ancient kingdom of Lydia (now known as Turkey) was the first to use coins as currency well over 2,500 years ago. The coins, known as staters, were made of a naturally occurring gold and silver alloy known as electrum, helping them stand the test of time. Lydia's far reach helped spread the staters across Eurasia. In 2014, a diver in Bulgaria found one in the Black Sea.

JEWELRY: Krapina Eagle Talon Jewelry. Approximate Date: 128,000 B.C. Location: Krapina site, Croatia. Found in Krapina, Croatia two years ago, the oldest jewelry is about 130,000 years old. This prehistoric bling, found at a Neanderthal site, is in the form of a necklace or a bracelet of eagle talons. The claws bear evidence of cut marks and polishing. Scientists believe the jewelry was used for ceremonial purposes.

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TREE: White Mountains Bristlecone Pine. Approximate Date: 3,050 B.C. Location: White Mountains, California. Scientists recently discovered that the oldest single tree in the world is 5,067 years old as of the 2017 growing season. The tree is a Bristlecone Pine, found in White Mountains, California. It beats the previous record holder named Methuselah, which is located nearby. While the general location is known, the precise spot is a secret to keep the tree safe.

MUMMY: The Chinchorro Mummies. Approximate Date: 5,050 B.C. Location: Atacama Desert, northern Chile. Though Mummies are often associated with Egypt, the earliest instances of mummification were actually found in South America. The Chinchorro people of the Atacama Desert, which is now in Chile, mummified their dead -- and not just the wealthy and powerful. Archaeologists say all dead Chinchorros were mummified, regardless of status. Though the remains were preserved, the mummies are now deteriorating due to bacteria.

RECIPE: Nettle pudding. Approximate Date: 6,000 B.C. Location: United Kingdom. Nettles are typically thought of as something to avoid, but early humans may have counted them among their favorite foods. Welsh researchers discovered that people would mix boiled nettles with barley and water to make a sort of nettle pudding. Apparently, nettles won't sting you if they are cooked.

MINERAL: The Jack Hills Zircon. Approximate Date: 4.4 billion B.C. Location: Jack Hills, Australia. The oldest known materials of any kind on the planet are zircon crystals found in western Australia's Jack Hills region that are 4.4 billion years old. Elements in these zircons suggest they came from water-rich, granite-like rocks. The presence of quartz as well as the result of isotopic studies of the materials suggests that continental crust was forming very early in Earth's history and that tectonic activity was occurring as well.

CITY: Jericho. Approximate Date: 9,000 B.C. Location: Palestinian Territories. Though there is some dispute as to which cities are truly the oldest, Jericho seems to have as strong a case for the title as any other place. There is evidence that people first settled in the area that is now known as Jericho close to 11,000 years ago. Archaeologists believe tribes were attracted to the area because of the Jordan River. For the most part, people have continuously lived in Jericho, which is now located in the Palestinian territories on the West Bank.

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