ELEVATOR | 03.07.24

The Con Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower—Twice ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

@phoscarbueno w/ @mariarruizz   The Con Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower—Twice Bonjour from Paris, where complaining about hosting the Olympics seems to be even more en vogue than chunky sneakers. This evening, we’re having dinner within viewing-distance of the Eiffel Tower, and after reading this, we might try to convince the folks we’re meeting up with that we’re here to buy it.  Worked for this guy. Twice, it worked for him.   It’s Your Lucky Day: This St. Patty’s Day Cigar Sampler Was Curated for You [Partner]  “A cigar mixologist from Cigora selected them.” That’s your response this St. Patty’s Day when you inevitably get asked about your cigars. This 10-cigar sampler pairs perfectly with your favorite Irish Whiskey, Guinness, or whatever you like to celebrate St. Patty’s Day with. There are limited quantities available, so hop on it today. At just $54.99 ($30 off the every day price) for ten premium cigars, we guarantee you won’t find a better deal. Order today, and Cigora’s even throwing in free shipping.  Like we said, it’s your lucky day.   Neom’s The Line Megacity Promises It’s Actually Being Built We completely forgot about this. Last summer. No. Two summers ago, The Line started appearing in headlines. A 110-mile long, 1,600 foot-high city. Ambitious, big time. In fact, we kind of thought it would turn out to be some kind of marketing stunt.  Maybe it’s not. The first phase claims to be underway. Ish.   This Is What Your Brain Does When You’re Not Doing Anything The fact that your brain is hard at work while you’re zoning out on the couch does not surprise us at all. You want to quiet your thoughts? Go do something that requires brain power. Our brain feels most active when we’re doing nothing, which, now that we think about it, is the perfect excuse for doing nothing.  “Hard at work, babe, mental work.”   Alien Civilizations May Be Trapped on Their Home Worlds The Drake equation explores the question of why we still have yet to encounter an extraterrestrial civilization. We need answers. Because, you know, they used to call us on our cell phone. No. Different Drake. This one proposes that aliens may be trapped on their planets due to physical limitations.  Adds up. How many humans never leave their home towns?   The Mixer What ancient Roman wine tasted like. This enclosed electric scooter. The best tiki drinks every guy should know how to make. The three types of suit lapels. Why music is good for your mental health. What a pro chef makes his family for breakfast. An oral history of Reno 911. Jane Austen and what makes a love story epic. Amazon hates when you exploit these hacks (but they can't stop you).* *Partner     /GTFO @h0rdur | Iceland     Our Gentleman's Agreement We'll keep the free daily newsletters coming. You share with a friend if you're enjoying. Capeesh? Forward to a Friend   Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Let's Partner Put your brand in front of 800,000 passionate Elevator readers. Get in touch     Send us a tip    |    Editorial Policy   |    Advertise    |    Archives   @2024 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe