Old People are Badass.

Old is not a bad thing.

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A Space Pioneer, 79, Is Ready to Track Juno for NASA

Susan G. Finley, whose career with NASA spans more than five decades, will monitor signals from the explorer Juno on the Fourth of July, when it is expected to reach Jupiter.

Found via Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls. 

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This 80-year-old Japanese toy maker wishes he could live to 200 to keep making more toys.

This 80-year-old Japanese toy maker wishes he could live to 200 to keep making more toys. Credits: AJ+

“I want to make people who buy my toys laugh.”

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I Want You for U.S. Army

This World War I poster was created in 1917 by the celebrated American illustrator, James Montgomery Flagg (1877–1960), shortly after the United States entered the war.

Happy birthday to Uncle Sam, who is 240 years old today. 

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Daring 87-year-old grandmother goes skydiving to celebrate birthday - The Boston Globe

Janis Lefebre can now check skydiving off her “bucket list.’’

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DROWNING POOL Wants To Jam With 82-Year-Old 'Bodies' Singer

According to The Pulse Of Radio, DROWNING POOL guitarist CJ Pierce told Loudwire that the band is trying to contact 82-year-old John Hetlinger and invite him to one of their shows. Hetlinger became...

Aerospace engineer, navy pilot, karaoke enthusiast, and badass.

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24 Things Women Over 30 Should Wear

This morning, as I was perusing through my Facebook timeline, I happened upon an article that a lovely friend shared. It was entitled “24 Things Women Should Stop Wearing After Age 30”,…

While 30 years old is technically too young for this tumblr, the spirit is right in tune. 

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Former Harlem Drug Dealer Graduates From Columbia University On Long Road Back From Prison - Good News Network

At 67, after two prison stints and so many arrests he’s lost count, a former drug dealer donned a cap and gown as a graduate of the prestigious Columbia University.

This guy. 

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Judge Judy - Author, Reality Television Star, Judge

Biography.com examines the life and career path of Judith Sheindlin, the lawyer and judge who went on to TV fame as hard-nosed Judge Judy.

Dispensing justice for decades, still at the top of the ratings. She also is one of the highest paid TV personalities, all at the age of 73.

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Sports: Hiroshi Hoketsu dreams of Tokyo after Rio blow

(From The News) Japan’s Hiroshi Hoketsu will miss out on a chance to become the oldest ever Olympian at Rio due to his horse’s ill health but the 75-year-old remains hopeful of establishing the rec…

Hiroshi Hoketsu won’t be competing in Rio, but that doesn’t make him any less badass. See you in 2020. 

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The Old Bags Project spotlights the insidiousness of ageism - The Boston Globe

Faith Baum and Lori Petchers’ multidisciplinary exploration of middle-age American womanhood, has been exhibited, projected, published, and spun off.

“Uncovering their bodies is a way to refuse being defined by a society that says a woman’s value is attached to how much she resembles her younger self.” 

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Cicely Tyson looks back at acting career, life

Her mother kicked her out of home when she said she wanted to be an actress, but nearly 60 years later, she is an entertainment icon

Still acting (and getting nominated) at 91 years old.

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'The Uncensored Story' Of The Smothers Brothers

In the late 1960s, Tommy and Dick Smothers challenged those who tried to tame their wildly popular show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. TV critic David Bianculli joins host Terry Gross to talk about the legendary comedy duo who tackled political issues and censorship.

How could any story about the Smothers Brothers NOT be uncensored? They remained amazing performers up until 2010 where I am sure they are amazing in private. 

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She's Simply The Best! Tina Turner, 73, becomes the oldest woman ever to grace the cover of Vogue

The legendary singer has stolen the title from Meryl Streep, who graced the cover of American Vogue last year aged 62.

Wunderbar!

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Coachella organizers officially announce new megafest Desert Trip

Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, The Who, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young to play Coachella offshoot festival.

Talkin’ ‘bout their generation

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The Penn Relays Carnival

Ida Keeling sets the 100m World Record for the 100+ age group in 1:17.33 at Penn Relays. 

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Bruce Springsteen's Tribute To Prince Is A Lesson In Public Mourning

The two musicians both emerged in the 1970s and hit simultaneous critical and commercial peaks a decade later. At a show in Brooklyn on Saturday, The E Street Band covered "Purple Rain."

A rockstar and a gentleman at 66. 

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James Earl Jones Reflects on His Decades-Long Career

James Earl Jones is nothing short of an acting legend. After half a century in the industry, the Oscar-nominee has starred in so many iconic roles and will forever be known for giving life to both Darth Vader and Mufasa. The 85-year-old star spoke to ABC News about the diversity issue in Hollywood...

Advocating for diabetes awareness at 85. “Darth Vader probably had diabetes too.”