Bush Sr. Skydives for 80th Birthday

Former president George H.W. Bush jumped out of a plane yesterday to celebrate his 80th birthday. "This was a real thrill for me," said Bush, who was watched by a crowd of 4,000 at his library at Texas A&M University.

The jump prompted the Washington Post to claim the stunt was "merely another attempt by the former president to recapture his youth." The Post revealed that Bush has dyed his hair a youthful shade of brown, has an earring, and has been frequenting a tanning salon. Former president Bush was enjoying a full day of bungee-jumping and skateboarding at the family ranch today and so could not be reached for comment. His spokesman denied the youth-recapturing allegations, although he did confirm that Bush was recently seen driving a new, fire engine red, Ford Mustang convertible, complete with spoiler wing, that he calls "the Red Monster."