by Heather Laskin | Aug 17, 2016 | Awesome, Funny
In the weeks leading up to her 103rd birthday, a South Carolina woman recently offered her advice on living a long life: “Have a beer.” Mildred Bowers of Mount Pleasant, SC, celebrated the big occasion a little early at a local restaurant last Friday,...
by Heather Laskin | Jul 11, 2016 | Inspiration
Goldie Michelson, the oldest known living person in the United States, has passed away at the impressive age of 113. Born in 1902, the “supercentenarian” lived most of her life in Massachusetts, though she was born in Russia and immigrated to the United...
by Heather Laskin | Jul 1, 2016 | Awesome
Content via CBS News Friday marks quite the milestone for Olivia de Havilland. The famed “Gone with the Wind” star — and the last living member of its sprawling cast — will turn 100 years old. De Havilland was born July 1, 1916 in Tokyo to...
by Heather Laskin | Jun 20, 2016 | Awesome, Inspiration
Three years ago, Aida Gemanque went down in the record books as the world’s oldest skydiver, but that wasn’t enough for this adventurous and determined centenarian. On Saturday, the 106-year-old also became the oldest torchbearer in Olympic history. The...