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@naomi.nsh by @olga_novikova_work   The Mysterious Death of Alfred Loewenstein “In 1928, Alfred Leonard Loewenstein was the third-richest man in the world, sitting on a fortune worth around £12 million (£929 million today),” the article begins. Think modern-day billionaire territory. It’s a great opening line, especially since we already know where this story ends.  With a mysterious death. A very mysterious death.   12 Dumbest Things Smart Americans Waste Money On [Partner]  You’re not dumb. You do the normal money-saving things … You’re a regular at the clearance rack. You don’t eat lunch out too much. And you meticulously selected the perfect combo of streaming services to watch your favs for as cheap as possible. But there are some tips you may not know (yet) — and that’s a good thing! Because once you see some of the areas where you can cut your costs, you could find some extra cash in your pocket sooner than you think.  Check it out here.   LEARN MORE   Did the Real General Tso Have Anything to Do with the Beloved Chicken Dish? Did we expect Henry Kissinger to show up in an article about the origins of General Tso’s Chicken? Absolutely not. But also… it kinda makes sense? Known for living to 100 (among other things), Kissinger’s diet of bratwurst and schnitzel suggests the man knew how to eat. And eat well. So we’ll tip our hats to that. Anyway, he makes a cameo in the early history of General Tso’s stateside debut.  Because of course he does.   Everyone Is Capable of Mathematical Thinking—Yes, Even You Our father taught math for a while. We suspect he was more teacher than mathematician. But numbers made sense to him in a way they never will for us. Sure, they’re objective, add one to one and you get two. Undeniable. But we still prefer “a few” or “a f*ckload” over actual digits. Maybe this article can fix that?  Perhaps there’s hope for us after all.   8 of the Biggest Holiday Gift Fads from the ‘90s and ‘00s Pre-Brat Summer, it was Bratz Dolls. Pre-iPhone, it was iPod. Pre-Switch, it was Super Nintendo. Pre-TikTok, it was Tickle Me Elmo. (Or Tamagotchi, if you prefer that alliteration.) Point is, trends change, and the perfect gift never really exists. So give them something handmade. It’ll stand the test of time.  Side point: alliteration is fun.   The Mixer 12 things you should never say when ordering steak. The top wellness destination of 2024. The rise and fall of McDonald’s PlayPlaces. How many miles you can drive on empty. 11 drink trends to look out for in 2025. Does the shape of food affect its taste? This photo of strawberries with no red in it. The most sought after credit card of 2024 — Pay no interest until 2026 and earn 20k in travel points!* *Partner     /GTFO @analogtourist | NYC     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