ELEVATOR | 04.17.24

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@kelsey_gil by @richardbencosme   The Story of Zzyzx, the Eerie Ghost Town Along a Dead-end Road in the Middle of the California Desert No question, the name is weird. Zzyzx. We’re mentally pronouncing it, Zi-zix. But trust us, the weirder part is its history. Founded by a con artist in the 40s, Zzyzx was a “spa” town. Air quotes because it was really just a place for a conman to peddle his quack remedies.  And they quacked loudly.   Spend A Buck Today, Save Up To $2,000 On Your Next Flight (Offer Ends In 12 Hours) [Partner]  More than one million travelers have joined Dollar Flight Club. Why? No brainer. Dollar Flight Club hooks you up with roundtrip deals like: Hawaii from $161, Italy from $299, Costa Rica from $179, and more. All you do is set your home airport(s), and let Dollar Flight Club do the rest. Now, today only, as in, for the next 12 hours only, they’re offering their incredible services for just a dollar. That’s less than you paid for a black coffee this morning, yes?  Try Dollar Flight Club for $1 and see how you can save up to 90% on your next adventure.   Study Finds Big Differences Between Real-life Singles and Those Depicted in TV and Movies You mean to tell us that TV characters aren’t real people? Sheesh. The wool has been lifted. Allow us the time to secure our jaw back to our head. Thanks, science. Heavy enough sarcasm or should we mix up some more to pour on?  Single people are happy, too.   How Scientists Keep the World’s Greatest Delicacies from Going Extinct We ate broccoli when we were young because adults told us to do so. No other reason. Now, as adults, we need someone to recreate the robust top notes and lingering aftertastes of Wagyu for us to try a healthy alternative. Maybe instead, we should recreate our childhood mindset of eating something healthy because that’s just what you’re supposed to do.  Food for thought.   Why the “Right” Retirement Age Doesn’t Actually Exist You’ve read headlines about the Social Security Act. Maybe your financial advisor even explained the current state of things to you. Which you tuned into for about five seconds until it all became so boring and complicated that your mind started drifting to things like whether or not the dishwasher was clean or dirty and when you should run that puppy.  It’s a dry topic. But this is the moist version. Sorry for the use of moist.   The Mixer Google reveals top destinations for summer vacation 2024. Why you add water to whiskey. Famous figures who had Titanic tickets🔺 but didn’t make it on board. Billboards that smell like McDonald’s french fries🔺. A look inside Walt Disney’s office. The best timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2024. What is calm camping? What geniuses get wrong about being smart.     /GTFO @i_digistuff | London, United Kingdom     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