Happy birthday America. Independence Day honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

With gas prices soaring, we're all looking for ways to make the commute less painful at the pump. Have you considered motorcyclepooling? These guys demonstrate how it's done. Plus -- a special bonus chuckle of the day.

Get your day started with a little eye candy.

Arnold is 61 today. The body has changed a little bit but the Speedo is the same.

What's called Urulu, is really old, really big, and really sacred to indigenous Australians?

Before Walt built it for Cinderella, Ludwig built it for composer Richard Wagner.

Today is Monday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2008. There are 184 days left in the year. Todays pic: The "quints" relaxing on a park bench.

Happy Father's Day. The first Father's Day was celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, Washington. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.

The world's oldest musician has played with everyone from Bing to Fats, and at nearly 101, he's still strumming strong.

No parking in front of a fire hydrant. Where's my axe? The firemen had to enjoy this.

One of the most remote cities in America features some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Take a look.

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21. Today's birthdays include actress Carrie Fisher who turns 53. Our picture of the day is rabbit stew for a week or two.

Today is Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind beach, look no further than Olu Deniz, Turkey. That's right ,Turkey.

Today is Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Today's birthdays include Actress Sophia Loren who turns 74.

These days, tough guys in Africa don't have a big dog on a leash -- they have a spotted hyena or a baboon. Check it out in our pic of the day.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. Today's birthdays include actor Richard Gere who turns 59. Our picture of the day is one of collective consternation. Say what? Check it out.

This week's guest include dermatologist Dr. Jeff Dover, musician Allee Willis and ultramarathoner Ray Zahab.

This week's guests include musician John Charles, actress Julie Newmar, and journalist Abigail Trafford.

One of the coolest cars ever built, this is one of two 1953 Cadillacs designed and built by Ghia of Turin, Italy. It was purchased by Saudi Prince Aly Khan as a gift to his wife, actress Rita Hayworth.

Today is Saturday, Dec. 20. There are 11 days left in the year. Today's birthdays include Kiss drummer Peter Criss who turns 63. Listen to Criss on GB Radio and check out our picture of the day.

'The Dark Knight' grossed a record $18.5 million from 12:01 a.m. Friday preview showings only -- 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. screenings were not counted. Our picture of the day reveals the Dark Knight 5,000 years ago.

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 12, the 317th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include singer Neil Young who turns 63 and Actress Megan Mullally who turns 50. Our photos of the day: It's all about the angle.

This week's guests include musician Jay Warner, style expert Dr. Daniel Monti, pilot CarolAnn Garratt and pharmacist Suzy Cohen.

This week's guests include musician Ellen Bukstel, health expert Dr. Robin Miller, self-help guru Michael Losier and right-sizing expert Ciji Ware.

This week's guests include actress and musician Sally Kellerman, self-help guru Susan Powter, activist Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot and daredevil Kent Couch.

This week's guests include brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen, The Spinners' Bobbie Smith, swimmer Adolph Kiefer and musician Larry Gatlin.

This week's guests include freefalling grandmother Harriet Shepard, author David Mills, musician Joe Cocker and celebrity chef Eric Ripert.

This week's guests include musician Johnny Mathis, author Michael Losier, health expert Carole Carson and TV icon Gary David Goldberg.

The festivities for the Obama family's big week kick off today with future First Lady Michelle Obama's 45th birthday. Speaking of the Obamas, our picture of the day is a piece of history that will play a big role at the Inauguration.

This week's guests include golfer Phil Bundy, weight loss expert Kim Bensen, retro collector Fred Ehman and musician Ray Stevens.

Tiger Woods' messy love life has spawned 1,000 jokes and late-night skits. And musician Golf Brooks knows a good punchline when he sees one, so he's composed his own tribute to the fender bender heard 'round the world.

He's been called Vincent Van Golf. Meet Jay Golden, the best golfer you've never heard of and the funniest man on the links. He's an artist, musician and trick shot specialist.

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 20. It's Inauguration Day. Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Today's birthdays include Kiss lead singer Paul Stanly who turns 57. Our pic of the day -- granny does the windows.

This week's guests include actor Ernest Borgnine, space pioneer Joe Kittinger, cancer survivor, heart transplant recipient and Ironman triathlete Kyle Garlett and we go Inside the Story with musician Wayne Gratz.

It's a big day for political birthdays; plus, we celebrate a "kid" who was very bold, indeed! All that, and a great new resource for some amazing, never-before-seen pictures that capture great moments in American history.

Mother's in the kitchen, washing out the jugs; Sister's in the pantry, bottling the suds; Father's in the cellar, mixing up the hops; Johnny's on the porch, watching for the cops.

He put the "beat" in The Beatles -- but never made it to Abbey Road. We wish a very happy birthday to musician Pete Best, plus we kick off our celebration of all things Thanksgiving with a very special Picture of the Day.

He's a musician who cut his teeth in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the '60s and has been on a personal and musical odyssey ever since. The result? A musician well worth listening to.

Guitarist Bob Rafkin's rich, musical life has taken him from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s to working with Joni Mitchell and Arlo Guthrie in LA. Now, in his 60s, he's overcome illness to emerge more prolific than ever.

Reclusive actor, comedian, musician, and entrepreneur Dan Aykroyd rarely gives interviews. He once said, "I don't believe in low profile; I believe in no profile." Come along as we catch up with Aykroyd on his national bottle signing tour. His what?

Listen closely when watching some of your favorite movies and you might just hear the work of Tim May -- Los Angeles' premier studio guitarist. And he's even worked with some of the best in the music business.

The man who has been called the world's greatest living guitarist talks to Growing Bolder about his legendary career.

You've probably never heard of this performer but he's one of the top showmen working today. John Charles visits the GB studios to share his gifts of song and humor with us.

He wrote one of the most iconic protest anthems of all time, yet all Barry "Fish" Melton really ever wanted to do was practice law.

The sounds of the past have never been more sweet! They work magic at Lyrical Lumber, returning the voice to the neglected instruments of yesterday.

Officials say tens of thousands of people died when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti, one of the poorest nations in the world. Meet a woman who's dedicated the past decade to the Haitian people, and find out how you can help.

It's a never-before-seen photograph that has the world buzzing. The picture shows Keller and her teacher on a summer vacation -- just months after the communication breakthrough that changed both of their lives.

Duke Barrett has seen more tragedy and hope in his life than many of us will ever be exposed to -- and in many cases, he saw both in one place: Vietnam. Now he's sharing the stories of other veterans in a haunting new book.

Here's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.

We learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.

It's the unofficial playbook for life.

It's never too late to make a difference in someone else's life. As president and chief executive officer of Wycliffe USA, it's Bob Creson's mission to help people all around the world learn more about religion, and get access to the Bible.

This is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.

Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."

What's the true definition of success -- is it money? Is it fame? Jim Carlton could have had lots of both. As a writer for Joan Rivers, the Smothers Brothers and others, he had quite an exciting ride. But to Jim, there were other things in life.

KISS drummer Peter Criss says he's reinventing himself in his 60s.

He's an American treasure and is still going strong in his 80s. But Andy's had his share of ups and downs, which he discusses with GB from his autobiography, "Moon River and Me."

A top vascular surgeon refuses to let his rock and roll dreams die.