Embrace the Big 6-0: Top 7 Fun Facts About Turning 60 That Will Amaze You!
1. Fred Flintstone: Bowling Fanatic
Back in the '60s, opera dates were no match for the heavyweight sport of bowling, even in the prehistoric town of Bedrock: The Flintstones, the beloved animated sitcom that made its television debut in 1960, featured an episode where Fred and Barney ditch their wives' opera plans for a night of knocking down some pins. Voiced by the talented Alan Reed and Mel Blanc, these lovable cavemen – together with their wives, Wilma and Betty, portrayed by Jean Vander Pyl and Bea Benaderet – became household names, thanks to the genius work of animator Carlo Vinci, background artists Fernando Montealegre and Art Lozzi, and co-producers-directors Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.
Source => hollywoodreporter.com
2. Obama: Law Grad at 30
Time flies when you're Commander in Chief, rocking the law world, and being a dad: Barack Obama took off his law school graduation cap 31 years ago, after strutting out of Harvard Law School at the wise young age of 30.
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3. Yuri Gagarin: The 60-Year-Old Astronaut
You know the phrase "aging like fine wine"? Well, Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, wasn't one for shelf life but still managed to soar high in his career even after smashing through the Ozone layer: At the ripe old age of 60, which is a galactic feat considering his Earthly age was only 27 at the time, he was still an active member of the Soviet Air Force and continued zipping through the skies as a fighter pilot before tragically leaving our orbit at the tender age of 34 in 1968 - proving that whether terrestrial or extraterrestrial, true pioneers never really slow down.
Source => en.wikipedia.org
4. Wisdom at 60: Conflict Resolvers
Who says old-timers can't bring the party(...and peace) to the table? Turns out, when the going gets tough, 60-year-olds have a knack for crackin' the social conflict nut: Studies have shown that folks aged 60 and above are more likely to use higher-order reasoning strategies that focus on multiple perspectives, compromise, and understanding the limits of knowledge, making them incredibly valuable in resolving legal disputes, counseling, and intergroup negotiations. Age is just a number, but apparently, the 60s are where wisdom hangs out!
Source => pnas.org
5. Earth Hour: Global Peekaboo
Who turned the lights out? A global game of peekaboo, that's who: In 2007, WWF started the first Earth Hour in Sydney, Australia, which quickly evolved into the world's largest environmental activism event by 2008, as millions of people around the globe switched off their lights for 60 minutes to increase awareness about climate change and promote sustainability.
Source => worldwildlife.org
6. Senior Discounts: Embrace the Silver
Fear not, silver foxes and foxy seniors: discounts are the new socially acceptable 'senior moments'! After you've blown out those 60 candles, you can enjoy fabulous perks like retailer discounts at Kohl's, TJ Maxx, or Michaels. Plus, grocery stores like Harris Teeter and Fred Meyer offer a percentage off your bill on specific days of the week. As the saying goes, "age before beauty" – especially when heading out for an adventure as you can capitalize on special senior rates on hotels, car rentals, and secure a Lifetime Pass for national parks.
Source => theseniorlist.com
7. Retirement Age: Clock Keeps Ticking
Who said 60 is the new 40? It seems the retirement countdown clock has extended its deadline: In 2022, the average retirement age in the United States is 61, up from 57 in 1991 and 59 in 2002, with many even targeting the ripe age of 66. And with economic curveballs like the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, some folks might have to extend their office romances just a wee bit longer before trotting off into the sunset!
Source => nerdwallet.com
