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@alyshanett   Jon Batiste Hears Green Day for the First Time Watch this video. Please watch this video. If nothing else, to remind yourself what real talent looks like. We don’t recall exactly what we did when we heard Green Day for the first time. But we’re sure it was something to the tune of bopping our head or thumping an air bass guitar. When Jon Batiste heard Green Day for the first time, he created a masterpiece.  His mind works differently.   Why Everyone’s Obsessed with This Everyday Carry Knife [Partner]  Let’s talk about the Kershaw Craze. This EDC knife fits so perfectly in your hand, it’s like it was made for you. You’ll find yourself reaching for it every day. Whether you’re slicing, dicing, or just showing it off. The BlackWash reverse tanto blade handles cutting tasks with ease, and with KVT ball bearings, opening it is smooth as butter. It’s even got a bottle opener for when the real work’s done. Plus, thanks to DuraLock technology, you can toss it in your pocket or bag with total confidence.  Elevate your everyday carry with the Kershaw Craze.   SHOP NOW   The Secret Life of Pigeons We’re back with more pigeon content. Huzzah. Can’t seem to shake the buggers. Every time we think we’ve learned the final interesting pigeon fact, we come across a video like this. The kind that opens on a very serious looking man saying things like, “Sunday Morning’s newest contributor is bird watcher, or “birder,” Christian Cooper.”  We’re listening.   The Real Reason Cheese Is Yellow We may have missed a meeting, but did we even know there was a reason cheese is yellow? Let alone the real reason? Turns out, there’s a bizarre and fascinating history behind the color of your cheddar. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with cows eating yellow grass.  Who knew dairy had such secrets?   The Most Gruesome Ways Pirates Killed People Think pirates were just about rum and buried treasure? They were. But also not quite. Turns out, they had a real creative (and horrifying) talent for punishing their enemies. This video dives into the gory details of how pirates made their mark (in blood).  You’ve been warned.   Throwback The 20 Best Viral Videos From 20 Years of YouTube From sneezing pandas to double rainbows, this article takes you down memory lane with the 20 viral videos that shaped internet history. Whether you remember them fondly or wonder how they ever went viral, one thing’s for sure.  The internet is a strange place.   The Mixer Who really invented the Juicy Lucy burger? The friendliest countries in Europe. The 28 best horror movies🔺 to watch on every streaming service. Creative ways to spend a weekend. What does fame actually do to young people’s brains? The hilarious note Madonna gave Quentin Tarantino after Reservoir Dogs. 10 types of Caribbean rum and what makes them unique. The secret weapon in every successful man's closet.* *Partner     /GTFO @z.a.o_     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