ELEVATOR | 03.13.24

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@kiera.bernier   To Binge or Not to Binge: That Is the Question Binge used to be a bad word. Now it’s a weekend plan. A polite answer to a colleague making conversation on a Friday, “Big plans for the weekend?” Oh, not really. Just going to binge that new docu-series about the making of that other docu-series.  Is that a problem? Or a great thing?   Not Your Grandpa’s Hearing Device [Partner]  What happens when you combine German engineering with the world’s most trusted name in hearing care? The biggest breakthrough in hearing technology in more than a decade. Introducing, the NEW Horizon IX by hear.com. It is one of the world’s first dual processing hearing aids, delivering never-before-heard clarity. The best part? The Horizon IX hearing aids are nearly invisible.  On top of that, it's fully rechargeable with Bluetooth/smartphone connectivity.  Couple that with hear.com's award-winning customer service and insurance and financing options, getting the care you need has never been easier. Ready to join over 385,000 people hearing better than ever?  See if you qualify for a 45-day no-risk trial of the award-winning Horizon IX!   Pura Vida: Costa Rica’s Uniquely Positive Outlook on Life We all know at least two people with a Pura Vida tattoo. Rather than stereotype the kind of person who gets that tattoo, let’s shift our gaze to the lifestyle of which inspires such a branding. Pura Vida must really be a wonderfully contagious way to live for people to get it tatted on their limbs.  Maybe there’s something to it.   What Identical Twin Research Reveals about Criminality Our buddy and his wife are about to have twin girls. Hopefully, he doesn’t hop on today’s ELEVATOR ride and see this. Because studies comparing identical and fraternal twins indeed suggest that the inclination to engage in criminal behavior is partly tied to one's genes.  Though upbringing and environment also play a role. Phew.   10 of the Biggest Blizzards in History We were in the Denver airport when the first COVID case was reported in America. A tale for another day. For this article’s sake, we’ll focus on the fact that we were coming home from a ski trip up in Breck, where it snowed so much one day, they closed the slopes. It literally snowed too much to ski.  That doesn’t touch these blizzards, though.   The Mixer How a higher dose of morning light can change your life. How do heat pumps work? How a second language can boost the brain. Gaping plot holes in beloved movies. When humans started wearing clothes. Why more people are buying houses with their friends. The best albums for midnight drives. The simple secret to cleaning out your ears.     /GTFO @alifeiimagined | Ubud, Bali, Indonesia     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