ELEVATOR | 06.03.24

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@wietekekonings w/ @roosdelwig   Small, Cheap, and Weird: A History of the Microcar We’ve been described as small, cheap, and weird. Wear it like a badge of honor, really. It’s a winning formula for cars, too. They’re basically Hot Wheels for adults. Hot Wheels that can score you parking spots in the margins of crowded streets.  Let’s drive weird.   The New Superfood That Seems Almost Too Good to Be True [Partner]  Colostrum is the first nutrition we receive in life and contains all of the essential nutrients our bodies need in order to thrive. So it’s no wonder that after discovering ARMRA Colostrum, we’re also discovering a new world of benefits: stronger immunity and gut health, improved fitness performance and metabolism, and enhancement of skin and hair radiance. ARMRA Colostrum goes above and beyond industry standards, investing in rigorous third-party testing to ensure they meet the highest bar of purity and efficacy. Unlock a new level of health with ARMRA Colostrum.  Use code ELEVATOR to get 15% off your first order.   The Weirdest Roadside Attraction in Every State So you got yourself a small, cheap, weird car. Now what? Get weirder by pointing your GPS toward Kansas, so you can see The World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things.  Too weird?   40 Years Ago: When Breakdancing Crashed the Box Office of 1984 Last week, we shared an article about the latest sport to be added to the Olympics: breaking. As in breakdancing. Which got us curious about the growth of the sport. Back in the 80s, Variety published, “The breakdance tornado approaches,” before the release of the movie Breakin’.  Pretty accurate weather prediction, Variety.   No President Could Beat Your A*s Like Abraham Lincoln At 6-foot-4-inches, his reach alone was a force to be reckoned with. But for some reason, we all picture the 16th POTUS as a tall sack of bones. When, in truth, he was heftier than that. Thin, sure. But his law partner once wrote about him, stating that, “physically, he was a very powerful man, lifting with ease 400 or 600 pounds.”  He even broke up a fight at his first political speech.   The Mixer The tragedy of Bob Ross, explained. Four historical figures whose lives would have been saved by a trip to CVS. 50 rare photos🔺 of Marilyn Monroe. Science-backed strategies for a strong mind as you age. This interview with a veteran New York rocker and tattooer. What does a meteorite taste like? This wild study that gave people an extra thumb. This rare, limited-time travel credit card offer is turning heads.* (offer ending soon) *Partner     /GTFO @burnt_breakfast     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