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@lexi_lou_thur by @ohrangutang   The Story of How One Skydiver Survived a 14,000-foot Fall We survived a 14-inch fall once. We were on the bottom bunk of a dorm room twin bed. Drunken mates thought it would be funny to scare us awake. The clatter of pots, pans, and screaming shot us up, causing us to bonk our face on the bunk bar above us, which sent us flailing to the floor. All these years later, we have to admit. It was funny.  This fall? Not so much.   Hands Down One Of The Best Cards Of 2024 [Partner]  While it may sound crazy, there's a much easier way to pay down debt (and faster) by using a credit card. Some of the top credit card experts identified one of their favorites that puts interest on ice until nearly 2026 AND offers up to 5% cash back on qualifying purchases. Talk about the best of both worlds!  Click here to learn how to apply and start paying down debt faster.   LEARN MORE   Bonnie and Clyde’s Death Car: The Ford That Was Left with 120 Bullet Holes after Police Ambushed the Couple We didn’t know Bonnie’s last name was Parker. And we didn’t know Clyde’s last name was Barrow. We thought it was a Prince or Beyonce situation. Just the one name. We also didn’t know the police sprayed their car with 120 bullets. Well, scratch that. 120 bullets left holes in the car. We assume some bullets missed the target all together.  We certainly didn’t know the car’s still a tourist attraction today.   Harvard Scientists Claim Aliens Could Be Walking Among Us and It’s Freaking People Out This had the opposite effect on us. Rather than freak us out, it brought us comfort. Just when we thought we were the crazy ones for doing things like making eye contact when speaking to someone, being generally pleasant to strangers, understanding that public places are public, and wearing shoes that aren’t made from the same material as children's floaty noodles, we came across this article. Which makes it all make sense now.  There are a bunch of aliens among us. Of course!   The 50 Best Pizzerias in America for 2024, Ranked We’ll never stop sharing lists like this. Because eating a great slice is a journey. Not a destination. Unless, of course, you’re heading to one of these pizzerias. Then, it’s very much a destination. And we should all point our GPS towards one.  Oh, Siri, navigate us to the best pizzeria. Please, Siri.   The Mixer Boxed wine is good now, seriously. 29 bottles of preserved fruit from the 18th century discovered at George Washington’s estate. A statistical analysis of how our humor changes with age. The new USPS Alex Trebek stamp. The best hot dog brands and a new class of hotdoggers hitting the road. Plus, the right way to eat hot dogs. How ants treat leg injuries. These bags don't just last a lifetime, they evolve with you.* *Partner     /GTFO @valentinsalmon | New York, New York     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