In light of this momentous milestone, the shopping team has selected some of the best 50th birthday gifts for men and women, outdoorsy-types, foodies, and happy hour lovers.

The first one is a heavy chocolate cake, decked with what looks like torched meringue icing. A chocolate disc on the cake reads, "Happy 50th LOLO", along with the big "50" candles placed on top. There ...

They made cakes of flour, nuts, yeast, and honey to celebrate weddings and the occasional 50th birthday (only if the birthday boy was a famous citizen, and women's birthdays weren't celebrated ...