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World's Oldest Blogger Wasn't
News organizations all over the world are reporting on the passing of Olive Riley, hailed as “the world’s oldest blogger.” Olive was born in 1899 and passed away Saturday at the age of 108. She certainly deserves recognition for being a remarkable...
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They Lived the Longest Lives
Click to see an updated list of the 10 oldest people who ever lived.
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Nola Ochs
We all know it's not unusual anymore for adults to decide to go back to college, but at the age of 95? Nola Ochs has one semester left to become the oldest college graduate in history!
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James Hylton
n February 2007, 72-year-old James Hylton tried to become the oldest driver to ever qualify for the Daytona 500.
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Ruth1898 Gives Britney Spears Advice
The world's oldest blogger has some advice for pop princess Britney Spears and anyone who doesn't appreciate the beauty of life.
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"Acting" Like Grownups
A renowned photographer is opening the eyes of teens to show them the wisdom of some of the oldest people in the world.
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Breaking Bread with Ruth1898
What will you be doing at 109? Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger, is still sharing her love of the simple joys in life and her golden nuggets of wisdom with GB.
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Dottie Mears
The world's oldest mermaid has spent more than 50 years under the water.
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Best of The Rest -- The Zimmers
The Zimmers are a British Rock band thought to have the oldest members in the world. The lead singer, Alf, is 90 and their oldest member, Buster, is 101. The band was created as a feature in a BBC television documentary.
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World's Oldest Person Dies
The world's oldest person died Friday at the age of 115. Active until the end, Gertrude Baines spent her time watching her favorite TV program, ''The Jerry Springer Show" and eating her favorite foods: bacon, fried chicken and ice cream.
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Violet Sesco
Eighty-year-old Violet Sesco is a great-great-grandmother and a member of the Professional Women's Bassmaster Tour
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Bill Tapia
The world's oldest musician has played with everyone from Bing to Fats, and at nearly 101, he's still strumming strong.
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Ruth Hamilton
Ruth Hamilton is 109 years young and still inspiring everyone around her. Wait until you hear about her incredible, history-making life.
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Life is Beautiful
In one of her final video blogs, Growing Bolder member Ruth1898 -- the world's oldest blogger -- explains why she finds the simple things in life, like clouds, beautiful. Her words will inspire you to live your life well until the very end.
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Right on Target
Bob Worrell was the oldest archer at the National Senior Games and came away with the gold in his age group and a new record! Find out how he's kept his love for the sport right on target!
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Ruth1898 Dishes Out Relationship Advice
Move over Dr. Phil because there's a fresh, new voice who has advice based on something you may never achieve -- 109 years of life experience. Find out what Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger, can teach you about love and life.
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The Oldest Man in the World Today
He once credited "cigarettes, whiskey and wild women" for his longevity. We think it's his sense of humor! But Henry Allingham, born June 6, 1896 is now the world's oldest man.
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Joe Neal
At 64, Joe Neal is the oldest member of the triathlon team at The Villages, Fla., and he's just getting started.
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GB's World's Oldest
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.
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Anne Abernathy
Grandma Luge, the oldest woman to ever compete in the Winter Olympics, is facing her toughest opponent yet -- cancer.
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Nola Ochs
Nola Ochs didn't set out to make history but that's exactly what she did. At 95 she became the oldest person ever to graduate from college!
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Words of Wisdom From a Super Centenarian
She's 110 years old, she never uses a wheelchair and she wants you to hear her story, Meet the amazing Onie Ponder.
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World's Oldest Woman Dies
The world's oldest woman, Edna Parker, died Wednesday in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was 115 years old. Parker, a former Indiana schoolteacher, was one of the 15 longest lived people ever.
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Lucille Borgen
Not only was a 94-year-old woman the oldest person to compete at the recent waterskiing U.S. Nationals, Lucille Borgen blew everybody away. She survived polio as a child, cancer as an adult and a few years ago, she completely lost vision in her left eye.
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World's Oldest Man Dies, Again
For the second time in just a few weeks, the title of The World's Oldest Man has been passed on. Henry Allingham, 113, died in is sleep Saturday morning after holding the title for less than one month.
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Over 100 & Simply Amazing!
In the 1930s she was a pin-up girl and we have the photos to prove it! And now, she has reinvented herself! At the age of 102 she is now the world's oldest columnist.
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World's Oldest Dog Dies
Controversy swirls and the fur will fly, but make no mistake, Chanel not only dressed for success, but was documented by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest dog in the world!
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Oldest Dog Needs Goggles
It's believed that the world's oldest living dog is now a 20-year-old blonde wire-haired daschund named Chanel. Chanel lives in Port Jefferson Station, New York with her owner Denice Shaughnessy, a retired Army veteran who adopted Chanel in 1988.
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Rabbit Kekai
Born: November 11, 1920
At 87, the oldest competitive surfer in the world. A legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer and winner of countless international surfing contests. -
Bold in Beijing
Think you have to be a teenager to be a big star in the Olympic Games? Check out these athletes who are proving you can still be a sports star in your 40s, 50s and even 60s!
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Remarkable Woman Struggles for Life
Just wanted to pass along that the oldest member of Growing Bolder, Ruth1898 is not well. At 109, she is the world's oldest blogger. She has been put under the care of hospice and they are very concerned about her chances of recovery. Being a part of...
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Donna Vano
She's the queen of extreme sports, a two-time cancer survivor and she'll inspire you to take action in your own life.
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John Glenn
Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998. -
John Paul Stevens
Born: April 20, 1920
Supreme Court Justice Stevens is currently the court's oldest and longest-serving member and wrote the most-cited opinion in American law. -
John Wilson
For John Wilson, being 53 only means one thing – his age. Wilson is graduating college this year and is playing on his school's baseball team, making him the oldest college baseball player in history.
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Ken Mink
Ken Mink is an old guy who's still got game. At 73, he's the oldest college basketball player -- ever!
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Best of the Rest: How to Live to 91
Ernest Borgnine is 91 and the the oldest Oscar winner alive, having won the 'Best Actor' award for 1955's Marty. He also appears youthful and in pretty good shape. How does he do it?
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 17
Today is Friday, Oct. 17, the 291st day of 2008. Today's birthdays include the oldest person ever to join the Saturday Night Live cast. Our picture of the day seems like a bad idea.












































