The most effective, devastating and romanticized aircraft of WWII was the B-17. Countless books and movies dramatize the Flying Fortress and the 10-men crews that flew them. Here is a chance to take a rare flight in the plane that ruled the skies.

Today is Friday, Jan. 9th, the 9th day of 2009. Todays birthdays include Led Zeppelin guitar great Jimmy Page who turns 65. You've heard of the rare Komodo dragon, our picture of the day is the even rarer kimono dog.

A rare photo of the elusive dog snake. Don't miss this incredible photo of one of the few know dog snakes taken in its natural habitat.

Despite his struggles with a rare form of pancreatic cancer, Tony Handler is still pushing himself to complete triathlons.

After leaving the sport of his youth behind for decades, John Newman rediscovered swimming when he was struck by a deadly illness.

She fell in love with the piano when she was a young child, and decades later, she's still tickling the ivories and sharing her passion for music with others.

A Hollywood heavyweight is opening the vault to bring the hilarious works of his famous father back into the spotlight.

Author Wendy Reid Crisp has made her whole life about getting older. She's written books about being 60 and things she won't do now that she's 50, and her biggest aging accomplishment is holding the position of editor-in-chief of Grand Magazine.

Today is Thursday, Jan. 8th, the 8th day of 2009. Today's birthdays include rock singer David Bowie who turns 62. Our picture of the day is of Presidents -- past, present and future.

We all get funny messages in our e-mail inboxes. This one made us giggle, so we thought it might brighten your day, too!

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.

The top 50 most popular videos on Growing Bolder. These are stories than can help change your life.

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.

So you’re considering your first ever tattoo? Cool. Tattoos are no longer just for bikers, sailors, criminals and prostitutes. They've gone mainstream in a big way. It's estimated that over 15% of all American adults now have tattoos.

Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.