Mogens EngelundThe Fortingall Yew tree in Perthshire, U.K., could be the oldest living organism in Europe. Crowds of unruly people can be stressful in any situation, but it has been particularly ...

The tree could have died. "But I don't know. They're extraordinary things, yew trees. They keep going. It's amazing when you look at it. It could be one of the oldest trees in the county.

Step aside giant tortoises and blue whales, the humble tree wins for longevity. Check out some of the oldest (and weirdest) trees below. This yew tree isn't the Llangernyw yew, but many graveyards ...